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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.94, 35,914.53 and 14,694.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.94, 35,914.53 and 14,694.90 is: 20,279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.94 : 35,914.53 = 14,694.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.94/35,914.53 = 14,694.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.94x = 35,914.53 × 14,694.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.94x = 527,760,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,760,426.90/26,024.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.03

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