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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.24, 35,962.74 and 14,734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.24, 35,962.74 and 14,734.28 is: 20,328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.24 : 35,962.74 = 14,734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.24/35,962.74 = 14,734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.24x = 35,962.74 × 14,734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.24x = 529,885,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,885,080.73/26,066.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.40

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