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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.48, 35,885.52 and 14,678.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.48, 35,885.52 and 14,678.58 is: 20,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.48 : 35,885.52 = 14,678.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.48/35,885.52 = 14,678.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.48x = 35,885.52 × 14,678.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.48x = 526,748,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,748,476.16/26,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.39

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