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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.44, 35,894.85 and 14,681.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.44, 35,894.85 and 14,681.27 is: 20,258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.44 : 35,894.85 = 14,681.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.44/35,894.85 = 14,681.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.44x = 35,894.85 × 14,681.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.44x = 526,981,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,981,804.99/26,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.06

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