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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.95, 35,896.62 and 14,681.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.95, 35,896.62 and 14,681.93 is: 20,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.95 : 35,896.62 = 14,681.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.95/35,896.62 = 14,681.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.95x = 35,896.62 × 14,681.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.95x = 527,031,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,031,409.18/26,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.13

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