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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.45, 35,909.78 and 14,536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.45, 35,909.78 and 14,536.36 is: 20,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.45 : 35,909.78 = 14,536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.45/35,909.78 = 14,536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.45x = 35,909.78 × 14,536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.45x = 521,997,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,997,489.60/26,021.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.28

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