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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.52, 35,897.11 and 14,685.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.52, 35,897.11 and 14,685.69 is: 20,266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.52 : 35,897.11 = 14,685.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.52/35,897.11 = 14,685.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.52x = 35,897.11 × 14,685.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.52x = 527,173,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,173,829.36/26,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.16

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