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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,019.54, 35,907.44 and 14,686.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,019.54, 35,907.44 and 14,686.83 is: 20,268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,019.54 : 35,907.44 = 14,686.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,019.54/35,907.44 = 14,686.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,019.54x = 35,907.44 × 14,686.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,019.54x = 527,366,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,366,393.58/26,019.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.09

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