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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.60, 35,903.52 and 14,687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.60, 35,903.52 and 14,687.50 is: 20,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.60 : 35,903.52 = 14,687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.60/35,903.52 = 14,687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.60x = 35,903.52 × 14,687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.60x = 527,332,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,332,950.00/26,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.32

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