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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.07, 35,910.81 and 14,686.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.07, 35,910.81 and 14,686.54 is: 20,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.07 : 35,910.81 = 14,686.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.07/35,910.81 = 14,686.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.07x = 35,910.81 × 14,686.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.07x = 527,405,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,405,457.72/26,021.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.40

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