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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.94, 35,893.83 and 14,679.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.94, 35,893.83 and 14,679.91 is: 20,258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.94 : 35,893.83 = 14,679.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.94/35,893.83 = 14,679.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.94x = 35,893.83 × 14,679.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.94x = 526,918,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,918,192.92/26,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.34

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