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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.05, 35,974.86 and 14,740.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.05, 35,974.86 and 14,740.10 is: 20,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.05 : 35,974.86 = 14,740.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.05/35,974.86 = 14,740.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.05x = 35,974.86 × 14,740.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.05x = 530,273,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,273,033.89/26,070.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.32

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