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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.69, 35,911.74 and 14,690.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.69, 35,911.74 and 14,690.66 is: 20,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.69 : 35,911.74 = 14,690.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.69/35,911.74 = 14,690.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.69x = 35,911.74 × 14,690.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.69x = 527,567,101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,567,101.01/26,020.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.91

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