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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,038.54, 35,930.61 and 14,551.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,038.54, 35,930.61 and 14,551.33 is: 20,079.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,038.54 : 35,930.61 = 14,551.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,038.54/35,930.61 = 14,551.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,038.54x = 35,930.61 × 14,551.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,038.54x = 522,837,983.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,837,983.56/26,038.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.39

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