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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.39, 35,898.99 and 14,531.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.39, 35,898.99 and 14,531.43 is: 20,051.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.39 : 35,898.99 = 14,531.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.39/35,898.99 = 14,531.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.39x = 35,898.99 × 14,531.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.39x = 521,663,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,663,660.26/26,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.35

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