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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.04, 35,960.64 and 14,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.04, 35,960.64 and 14,881.04 is: 20,535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.04 : 35,960.64 = 14,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.04/35,960.64 = 14,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.04x = 35,960.64 × 14,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.04x = 535,131,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,131,722.27/26,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.36

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