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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.48, 35,895.80 and 14,683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.48, 35,895.80 and 14,683.36 is: 20,263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.48 : 35,895.80 = 14,683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.48/35,895.80 = 14,683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.48x = 35,895.80 × 14,683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.48x = 527,070,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,070,953.89/26,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.01

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