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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.84, 35,975.91 and 14,739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.84, 35,975.91 and 14,739.14 is: 20,339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.84 : 35,975.91 = 14,739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.84/35,975.91 = 14,739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.84x = 35,975.91 × 14,739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.84x = 530,253,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,253,974.12/26,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,339.75

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