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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.84, 35,977.29 and 14,740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.84, 35,977.29 and 14,740.14 is: 20,341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.84 : 35,977.29 = 14,740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.84/35,977.29 = 14,740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.84x = 35,977.29 × 14,740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.84x = 530,310,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,310,291.42/26,070.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.13

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