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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.75, 35,896.95 and 14,830.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.75, 35,896.95 and 14,830.75 is: 20,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.75 : 35,896.95 = 14,830.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.75/35,896.95 = 14,830.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.75x = 35,896.95 × 14,830.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.75x = 532,378,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,378,691.21/26,008.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.21

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