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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.08, 35,998.67 and 14,601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.08, 35,998.67 and 14,601.05 is: 20,149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.08 : 35,998.67 = 14,601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.08/35,998.67 = 14,601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.08x = 35,998.67 × 14,601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.08x = 525,618,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,618,127.60/26,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.37

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