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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.24, 35,964.06 and 14,735.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.24, 35,964.06 and 14,735.34 is: 20,329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.24 : 35,964.06 = 14,735.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.24/35,964.06 = 14,735.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.24x = 35,964.06 × 14,735.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.24x = 529,942,651.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,942,651.88/26,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.83

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