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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.35, 35,891.38 and 14,681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.35, 35,891.38 and 14,681.53 is: 20,260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.35 : 35,891.38 = 14,681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.35/35,891.38 = 14,681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.35x = 35,891.38 × 14,681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.35x = 526,940,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,940,245.78/26,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.43

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