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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.48, 35,891.24 and 14,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.48, 35,891.24 and 14,679.72 is: 20,258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.48 : 35,891.24 = 14,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.48/35,891.24 = 14,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.48x = 35,891.24 × 14,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.48x = 526,873,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,873,280.25/26,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.53

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