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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.42, 35,889.48 and 14,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.42, 35,889.48 and 14,681.52 is: 20,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.42 : 35,889.48 = 14,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.42/35,889.48 = 14,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.42x = 35,889.48 × 14,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.42x = 526,912,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,912,118.41/26,013.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.40

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