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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.70, 35,897.65 and 14,682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.70, 35,897.65 and 14,682.68 is: 20,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.70 : 35,897.65 = 14,682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.70/35,897.65 = 14,682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.70x = 35,897.65 × 14,682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.70x = 527,073,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,073,707.70/26,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.17

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