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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.72, 35,889.99 and 14,681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.72, 35,889.99 and 14,681.82 is: 20,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.72 : 35,889.99 = 14,681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.72/35,889.99 = 14,681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.72x = 35,889.99 × 14,681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.72x = 526,930,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,930,372.98/26,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.86

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