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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.56, 35,890.41 and 14,679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.56, 35,890.41 and 14,679.43 is: 20,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.56 : 35,890.41 = 14,679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.56/35,890.41 = 14,679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.56x = 35,890.41 × 14,679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.56x = 526,850,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,850,692.94/26,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.60

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