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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.75, 35,895.57 and 14,829.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.75, 35,895.57 and 14,829.75 is: 20,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.75 : 35,895.57 = 14,829.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.75/35,895.57 = 14,829.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.75x = 35,895.57 × 14,829.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.75x = 532,322,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,322,329.21/26,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.83

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