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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.49, 35,890.67 and 14,677.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.49, 35,890.67 and 14,677.62 is: 20,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.49 : 35,890.67 = 14,677.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.49/35,890.67 = 14,677.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.49x = 35,890.67 × 14,677.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.49x = 526,789,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,789,517.91/26,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.30

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