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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.71, 35,896.01 and 14,681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.71, 35,896.01 and 14,681.34 is: 20,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.71 : 35,896.01 = 14,681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.71/35,896.01 = 14,681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.71x = 35,896.01 × 14,681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.71x = 527,001,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,001,454.05/26,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.16

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