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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.58, 35,975.79 and 14,584.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.58, 35,975.79 and 14,584.37 is: 20,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.58 : 35,975.79 = 14,584.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.58/35,975.79 = 14,584.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.58x = 35,975.79 × 14,584.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.58x = 524,684,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,684,052.52/26,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,126.29

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