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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.48, 35,898.56 and 14,685.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.48, 35,898.56 and 14,685.36 is: 20,265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.48 : 35,898.56 = 14,685.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.48/35,898.56 = 14,685.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.48x = 35,898.56 × 14,685.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.48x = 527,183,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,183,277.08/26,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.77

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