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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.41, 35,905.15 and 14,687.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.41, 35,905.15 and 14,687.66 is: 20,268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.41 : 35,905.15 = 14,687.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.41/35,905.15 = 14,687.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.41x = 35,905.15 × 14,687.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.41x = 527,362,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,362,626.52/26,018.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.83

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