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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.82, 35,911.85 and 14,687.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.82, 35,911.85 and 14,687.30 is: 20,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.82 : 35,911.85 = 14,687.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.82/35,911.85 = 14,687.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.82x = 35,911.85 × 14,687.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.82x = 527,447,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,447,861.51/26,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.45

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