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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.97, 35,889.60 and 14,678.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.97, 35,889.60 and 14,678.85 is: 20,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.97 : 35,889.60 = 14,678.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.97/35,889.60 = 14,678.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.97x = 35,889.60 × 14,678.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.97x = 526,818,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,818,054.96/26,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.80

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