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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.02, 35,969.55 and 14,739.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.02, 35,969.55 and 14,739.42 is: 20,335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.02 : 35,969.55 = 14,739.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.02/35,969.55 = 14,739.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.02x = 35,969.55 × 14,739.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.02x = 530,170,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,170,304.66/26,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.62

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