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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.71, 35,881.72 and 14,675.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.71, 35,881.72 and 14,675.81 is: 20,247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.71 : 35,881.72 = 14,675.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.71/35,881.72 = 14,675.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.71x = 35,881.72 × 14,675.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.71x = 526,593,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,593,089.10/26,007.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.58

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