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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,019.59, 35,904.33 and 14,689.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,019.59, 35,904.33 and 14,689.71 is: 20,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,019.59 : 35,904.33 = 14,689.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,019.59/35,904.33 = 14,689.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,019.59x = 35,904.33 × 14,689.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,019.59x = 527,424,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,424,195.44/26,019.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.28

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