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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.52, 35,967.48 and 14,737.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.52, 35,967.48 and 14,737.92 is: 20,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.52 : 35,967.48 = 14,737.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.52/35,967.48 = 14,737.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.52x = 35,967.48 × 14,737.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.52x = 530,085,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,085,842.84/26,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.55

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