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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.02, 35,880.77 and 14,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.02, 35,880.77 and 14,675.12 is: 20,246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.02 : 35,880.77 = 14,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.02/35,880.77 = 14,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.02x = 35,880.77 × 14,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.02x = 526,554,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,554,605.44/26,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.63

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