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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.39, 35,975.69 and 14,739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.39, 35,975.69 and 14,739.17 is: 20,339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.39 : 35,975.69 = 14,739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.39/35,975.69 = 14,739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.39x = 35,975.69 × 14,739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.39x = 530,251,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,251,695.38/26,070.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,339.23

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