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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.34, 35,975.22 and 14,738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.34, 35,975.22 and 14,738.64 is: 20,339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.34 : 35,975.22 = 14,738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.34/35,975.22 = 14,738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.34x = 35,975.22 × 14,738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.34x = 530,225,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,225,816.50/26,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,339.06

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