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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.72, 35,892.01 and 14,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.72, 35,892.01 and 14,680.60 is: 20,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.72 : 35,892.01 = 14,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.72/35,892.01 = 14,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.72x = 35,892.01 × 14,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.72x = 526,916,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,916,242.01/26,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.21

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