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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.80, 35,891.58 and 14,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.80, 35,891.58 and 14,682.96 is: 20,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.80 : 35,891.58 = 14,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.80/35,891.58 = 14,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.80x = 35,891.58 × 14,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.80x = 526,994,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,994,633.48/26,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.49

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