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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.28, 35,892.75 and 14,678.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.28, 35,892.75 and 14,678.73 is: 20,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.28 : 35,892.75 = 14,678.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.28/35,892.75 = 14,678.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.28x = 35,892.75 × 14,678.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.28x = 526,859,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,859,986.21/26,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.62

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