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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.76, 35,899.31 and 14,678.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.76, 35,899.31 and 14,678.12 is: 20,256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.76 : 35,899.31 = 14,678.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.76/35,899.31 = 14,678.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.76x = 35,899.31 × 14,678.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.76x = 526,934,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,934,433.16/26,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.77

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