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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.33, 35,972.46 and 14,736.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.33, 35,972.46 and 14,736.63 is: 20,336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.33 : 35,972.46 = 14,736.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.33/35,972.46 = 14,736.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.33x = 35,972.46 × 14,736.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.33x = 530,112,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,112,833.21/26,067.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,336.29

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