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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.80, 35,970.39 and 14,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.80, 35,970.39 and 14,735.76 is: 20,337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.80 : 35,970.39 = 14,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.80/35,970.39 = 14,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.80x = 35,970.39 × 14,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.80x = 530,051,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,051,034.15/26,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,337.46

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