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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.22, 35,999.73 and 14,908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.22, 35,999.73 and 14,908.50 is: 20,573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.22 : 35,999.73 = 14,908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.22/35,999.73 = 14,908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.22x = 35,999.73 × 14,908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.22x = 536,701,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,701,974.71/26,087.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.37

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