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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.30, 35,896.41 and 14,686.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.30, 35,896.41 and 14,686.46 is: 20,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.30 : 35,896.41 = 14,686.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.30/35,896.41 = 14,686.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.30x = 35,896.41 × 14,686.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.30x = 527,191,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,191,189.61/26,018.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.32

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