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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,019.23, 35,906.66 and 14,689.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,019.23, 35,906.66 and 14,689.18 is: 20,271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,019.23 : 35,906.66 = 14,689.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,019.23/35,906.66 = 14,689.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,019.23x = 35,906.66 × 14,689.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,019.23x = 527,439,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,439,418.46/26,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.14

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