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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.79, 35,971.79 and 14,735.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.79, 35,971.79 and 14,735.89 is: 20,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.79 : 35,971.79 = 14,735.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.79/35,971.79 = 14,735.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.79x = 35,971.79 × 14,735.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.79x = 530,076,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,076,176.93/26,066.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.31

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