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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.81, 35,893.92 and 14,678.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.81, 35,893.92 and 14,678.29 is: 20,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.81 : 35,893.92 = 14,678.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.81/35,893.92 = 14,678.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.81x = 35,893.92 × 14,678.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.81x = 526,861,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,861,367.00/26,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.70

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