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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.56, 35,889.48 and 14,676.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.56, 35,889.48 and 14,676.39 is: 20,252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.56 : 35,889.48 = 14,676.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.56/35,889.48 = 14,676.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.56x = 35,889.48 × 14,676.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.56x = 526,728,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,728,005.38/26,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.10

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