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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.34, 35,977.98 and 14,740.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.34, 35,977.98 and 14,740.64 is: 20,341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.34 : 35,977.98 = 14,740.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.34/35,977.98 = 14,740.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.34x = 35,977.98 × 14,740.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.34x = 530,338,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,338,451.11/26,071.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.82

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