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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.75, 35,969.36 and 14,886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.75, 35,969.36 and 14,886.75 is: 20,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.75 : 35,969.36 = 14,886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.75/35,969.36 = 14,886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.75x = 35,969.36 × 14,886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.75x = 535,466,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,466,795.55/26,064.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,543.72

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