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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.98, 35,890.86 and 14,681.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.98, 35,890.86 and 14,681.15 is: 20,259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.98 : 35,890.86 = 14,681.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.98/35,890.86 = 14,681.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.98x = 35,890.86 × 14,681.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.98x = 526,919,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,919,109.48/26,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.91

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