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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.70, 35,900.41 and 14,684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.70, 35,900.41 and 14,684.68 is: 20,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.70 : 35,900.41 = 14,684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.70/35,900.41 = 14,684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.70x = 35,900.41 × 14,684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.70x = 527,186,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,186,032.72/26,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.93

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