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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.09, 35,895.77 and 14,682.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.09, 35,895.77 and 14,682.85 is: 20,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.09 : 35,895.77 = 14,682.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.09/35,895.77 = 14,682.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.09x = 35,895.77 × 14,682.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.09x = 527,052,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,052,133.13/26,011.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.59

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