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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,019.10, 35,905.59 and 14,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,019.10, 35,905.59 and 14,689 is: 20,270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,019.10 : 35,905.59 = 14,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,019.10/35,905.59 = 14,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,019.10x = 35,905.59 × 14,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,019.10x = 527,417,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,417,211.51/26,019.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.39

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