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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.46, 35,899.79 and 14,684.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.46, 35,899.79 and 14,684.10 is: 20,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.46 : 35,899.79 = 14,684.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.46/35,899.79 = 14,684.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.46x = 35,899.79 × 14,684.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.46x = 527,156,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,156,106.34/26,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.96

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