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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.38, 35,901.94 and 14,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.38, 35,901.94 and 14,834.38 is: 20,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.38 : 35,901.94 = 14,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.38/35,901.94 = 14,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.38x = 35,901.94 × 14,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.38x = 532,583,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,583,020.70/26,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.21

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