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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.13, 35,969.63 and 14,579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.13, 35,969.63 and 14,579.90 is: 20,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.13 : 35,969.63 = 14,579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.13/35,969.63 = 14,579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.13x = 35,969.63 × 14,579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.13x = 524,433,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,433,355.69/26,065.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,120.12

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