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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.64, 35,975.40 and 14,887.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.64, 35,975.40 and 14,887.64 is: 20,547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.64 : 35,975.40 = 14,887.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.64/35,975.40 = 14,887.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.64x = 35,975.40 × 14,887.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.64x = 535,588,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,588,804.06/26,065.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.69

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