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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.06, 35,901.03 and 14,685.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.06, 35,901.03 and 14,685.47 is: 20,266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.06 : 35,901.03 = 14,685.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.06/35,901.03 = 14,685.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.06x = 35,901.03 × 14,685.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.06x = 527,223,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,223,515.36/26,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.87

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