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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.98, 35,966.52 and 14,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.98, 35,966.52 and 14,732.08 is: 20,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.98 : 35,966.52 = 14,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.98/35,966.52 = 14,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.98x = 35,966.52 × 14,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.98x = 529,861,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,861,672.77/26,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.05

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