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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.98, 35,895.11 and 14,682.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.98, 35,895.11 and 14,682.86 is: 20,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.98 : 35,895.11 = 14,682.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.98/35,895.11 = 14,682.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.98x = 35,895.11 × 14,682.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.98x = 527,042,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,042,874.81/26,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.32

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