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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.86, 35,895.73 and 14,681.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.86, 35,895.73 and 14,681.83 is: 20,260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.86 : 35,895.73 = 14,681.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.86/35,895.73 = 14,681.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.86x = 35,895.73 × 14,681.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.86x = 527,015,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,015,116.22/26,011.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.57

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