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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.95, 35,913.24 and 14,538.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.95, 35,913.24 and 14,538.87 is: 20,063.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.95 : 35,913.24 = 14,538.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.95/35,913.24 = 14,538.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.95x = 35,913.24 × 14,538.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.95x = 522,137,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,137,927.64/26,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.75

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