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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.01, 35,896.43 and 14,685.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.01, 35,896.43 and 14,685.19 is: 20,265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.01 : 35,896.43 = 14,685.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.01/35,896.43 = 14,685.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.01x = 35,896.43 × 14,685.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.01x = 527,145,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,145,894.87/26,012.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.48

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