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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.46, 35,882.75 and 14,676.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.46, 35,882.75 and 14,676.56 is: 20,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.46 : 35,882.75 = 14,676.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.46/35,882.75 = 14,676.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.46x = 35,882.75 × 14,676.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.46x = 526,635,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,635,190.62/26,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.61

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