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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.13, 35,896.73 and 14,834.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.13, 35,896.73 and 14,834.13 is: 20,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.13 : 35,896.73 = 14,834.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.13/35,896.73 = 14,834.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.13x = 35,896.73 × 14,834.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.13x = 532,496,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,496,759.39/26,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.09

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