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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.94, 35,909.09 and 14,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.94, 35,909.09 and 14,535.86 is: 20,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.94 : 35,909.09 = 14,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.94/35,909.09 = 14,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.94x = 35,909.09 × 14,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.94x = 521,969,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,969,519.16/26,020.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.59

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