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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.99, 35,891.37 and 14,678.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.99, 35,891.37 and 14,678.12 is: 20,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.99 : 35,891.37 = 14,678.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.99/35,891.37 = 14,678.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.99x = 35,891.37 × 14,678.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.99x = 526,817,582.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,817,582.98/26,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.99

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