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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.08, 35,900.87 and 14,530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.08, 35,900.87 and 14,530.23 is: 20,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.08 : 35,900.87 = 14,530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.08/35,900.87 = 14,530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.08x = 35,900.87 × 14,530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.08x = 521,647,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,647,825.65/26,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.98

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