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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,090.01, 35,995.71 and 14,758.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,090.01, 35,995.71 and 14,758.41 is: 20,361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,090.01 : 35,995.71 = 14,758.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,090.01/35,995.71 = 14,758.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,090.01x = 35,995.71 × 14,758.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,090.01x = 531,239,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,239,446.42/26,090.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,361.80

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