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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.69, 35,976.02 and 14,739.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.69, 35,976.02 and 14,739.19 is: 20,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.69 : 35,976.02 = 14,739.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.69/35,976.02 = 14,739.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.69x = 35,976.02 × 14,739.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.69x = 530,257,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,257,230.59/26,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,339.99

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