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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.64, 35,967.12 and 14,881.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.64, 35,967.12 and 14,881.64 is: 20,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.64 : 35,967.12 = 14,881.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.64/35,967.12 = 14,881.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.64x = 35,967.12 × 14,881.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.64x = 535,249,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,249,731.68/26,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.41

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