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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.27, 35,966.13 and 14,578.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.27, 35,966.13 and 14,578.79 is: 20,118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.27 : 35,966.13 = 14,578.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.27/35,966.13 = 14,578.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.27x = 35,966.13 × 14,578.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.27x = 524,342,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,342,421.88/26,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,118.06

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