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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.55, 35,971.44 and 14,736.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.55, 35,971.44 and 14,736.51 is: 20,338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.55 : 35,971.44 = 14,736.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.55/35,971.44 = 14,736.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.55x = 35,971.44 × 14,736.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.55x = 530,093,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,093,485.27/26,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.50

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