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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.68, 35,914.28 and 14,689.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.68, 35,914.28 and 14,689.05 is: 20,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.68 : 35,914.28 = 14,689.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.68/35,914.28 = 14,689.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.68x = 35,914.28 × 14,689.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.68x = 527,546,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,546,581.19/26,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.79

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