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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.55, 35,979.20 and 14,740.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.55, 35,979.20 and 14,740.15 is: 20,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.55 : 35,979.20 = 14,740.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.55/35,979.20 = 14,740.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.55x = 35,979.20 × 14,740.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.55x = 530,338,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,338,731.18/26,070.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,342.45

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