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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,081.16, 35,991.54 and 14,902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,081.16, 35,991.54 and 14,902.92 is: 20,565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,081.16 : 35,991.54 = 14,902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,081.16/35,991.54 = 14,902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,081.16x = 35,991.54 × 14,902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,081.16x = 536,379,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,379,041.30/26,081.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.77

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