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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.36, 35,897.24 and 14,680.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.36, 35,897.24 and 14,680.98 is: 20,259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.36 : 35,897.24 = 14,680.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.36/35,897.24 = 14,680.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.36x = 35,897.24 × 14,680.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.36x = 527,006,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,006,699.20/26,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.86

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