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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.06, 35,891.11 and 14,679.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.06, 35,891.11 and 14,679.93 is: 20,258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.06 : 35,891.11 = 14,679.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.06/35,891.11 = 14,679.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.06x = 35,891.11 × 14,679.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.06x = 526,878,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,878,729.57/26,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.29

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