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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.94, 35,896.59 and 14,681.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.94, 35,896.59 and 14,681.91 is: 20,261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.94 : 35,896.59 = 14,681.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.94/35,896.59 = 14,681.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.94x = 35,896.59 × 14,681.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.94x = 527,030,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,030,503.69/26,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.10

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