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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.92, 35,968.66 and 14,732.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.92, 35,968.66 and 14,732.51 is: 20,331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.92 : 35,968.66 = 14,732.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.92/35,968.66 = 14,732.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.92x = 35,968.66 × 14,732.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.92x = 529,908,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,908,643.14/26,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.90

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