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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.44, 35,896.23 and 14,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.44, 35,896.23 and 14,682.27 is: 20,259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.44 : 35,896.23 = 14,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.44/35,896.23 = 14,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.44x = 35,896.23 × 14,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.44x = 527,038,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,038,140.84/26,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.45

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