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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.77, 35,979.50 and 14,740.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.77, 35,979.50 and 14,740.37 is: 20,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.77 : 35,979.50 = 14,740.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.77/35,979.50 = 14,740.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.77x = 35,979.50 × 14,740.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.77x = 530,351,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,351,194.03/26,070.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,342.75

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