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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.38, 35,899.19 and 14,832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.38, 35,899.19 and 14,832.38 is: 20,471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.38 : 35,899.19 = 14,832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.38/35,899.19 = 14,832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.38x = 35,899.19 × 14,832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.38x = 532,470,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,470,174.11/26,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.45

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