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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.13, 35,971 and 14,580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.13, 35,971 and 14,580.90 is: 20,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.13 : 35,971 = 14,580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.13/35,971 = 14,580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.13x = 35,971 × 14,580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.13x = 524,489,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,489,553.90/26,066.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,121.50

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