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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.67, 35,980.90 and 14,745.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.67, 35,980.90 and 14,745.33 is: 20,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.67 : 35,980.90 = 14,745.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.67/35,980.90 = 14,745.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.67x = 35,980.90 × 14,745.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.67x = 530,550,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,550,207.33/26,074.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.34

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