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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.64, 35,974.02 and 14,886.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.64, 35,974.02 and 14,886.64 is: 20,546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.64 : 35,974.02 = 14,886.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.64/35,974.02 = 14,886.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.64x = 35,974.02 × 14,886.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.64x = 535,532,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,532,285.09/26,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.31

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