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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.02, 35,947.86 and 14,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.02, 35,947.86 and 14,563.84 is: 20,096.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.02 : 35,947.86 = 14,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.02/35,947.86 = 14,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.02x = 35,947.86 × 14,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.02x = 523,538,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,538,881.38/26,051.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.67

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