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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.66, 35,906.64 and 14,689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.66, 35,906.64 and 14,689.76 is: 20,270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.66 : 35,906.64 = 14,689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.66/35,906.64 = 14,689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.66x = 35,906.64 × 14,689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.66x = 527,459,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,459,924.01/26,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.03

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