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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.64, 35,956.11 and 14,725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.64, 35,956.11 and 14,725.09 is: 20,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.64 : 35,956.11 = 14,725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.64/35,956.11 = 14,725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.64x = 35,956.11 × 14,725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.64x = 529,456,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,456,955.80/26,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.24

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