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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.48, 35,893.04 and 14,681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.48, 35,893.04 and 14,681.36 is: 20,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.48 : 35,893.04 = 14,681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.48/35,893.04 = 14,681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.48x = 35,893.04 × 14,681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.48x = 526,958,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,958,641.73/26,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.25

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