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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.76, 35,976.92 and 14,739.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.76, 35,976.92 and 14,739.93 is: 20,341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.76 : 35,976.92 = 14,739.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.76/35,976.92 = 14,739.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.76x = 35,976.92 × 14,739.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.76x = 530,297,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,297,208.72/26,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.47

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