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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.77, 35,894.71 and 14,683.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.77, 35,894.71 and 14,683.94 is: 20,263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.77 : 35,894.71 = 14,683.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.77/35,894.71 = 14,683.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.77x = 35,894.71 × 14,683.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.77x = 527,075,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,075,551.77/26,010.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.75

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