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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.53, 35,986.11 and 14,744.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.53, 35,986.11 and 14,744.65 is: 20,349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.53 : 35,986.11 = 14,744.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.53/35,986.11 = 14,744.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.53x = 35,986.11 × 14,744.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.53x = 530,602,596.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,602,596.81/26,074.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,349.46

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