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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,061.64, 35,969.88 and 14,883.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,061.64, 35,969.88 and 14,883.64 is: 20,542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,061.64 : 35,969.88 = 14,883.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,061.64/35,969.88 = 14,883.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,061.64x = 35,969.88 × 14,883.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,061.64x = 535,362,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,362,744.76/26,061.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,542.17

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