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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.16, 35,905.95 and 14,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.16, 35,905.95 and 14,689.26 is: 20,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.16 : 35,905.95 = 14,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.16/35,905.95 = 14,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.16x = 35,905.95 × 14,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.16x = 527,431,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,431,835.10/26,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.34

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