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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064, 35,968.32 and 14,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064, 35,968.32 and 14,886 is: 20,542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064 : 35,968.32 = 14,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064/35,968.32 = 14,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064x = 35,968.32 × 14,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064x = 535,424,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,424,411.52/26,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,542.68

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