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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.67, 35,908.25 and 14,689.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.67, 35,908.25 and 14,689.91 is: 20,271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.67 : 35,908.25 = 14,689.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.67/35,908.25 = 14,689.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.67x = 35,908.25 × 14,689.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.67x = 527,488,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,488,977.08/26,020.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.93

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