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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.05, 35,979.89 and 14,740.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.05, 35,979.89 and 14,740.65 is: 20,343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.05 : 35,979.89 = 14,740.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.05/35,979.89 = 14,740.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.05x = 35,979.89 × 14,740.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.05x = 530,366,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,366,891.83/26,071.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.14

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