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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.33, 35,885.34 and 14,678.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.33, 35,885.34 and 14,678.43 is: 20,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.33 : 35,885.34 = 14,678.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.33/35,885.34 = 14,678.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.33x = 35,885.34 × 14,678.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.33x = 526,740,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,740,451.22/26,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.20

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