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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.72, 35,965.62 and 14,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.72, 35,965.62 and 14,730.30 is: 20,328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.72 : 35,965.62 = 14,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.72/35,965.62 = 14,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.72x = 35,965.62 × 14,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.72x = 529,784,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,784,369.63/26,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.85

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