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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.74, 35,982.92 and 14,746.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.74, 35,982.92 and 14,746.46 is: 20,349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.74 : 35,982.92 = 14,746.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.74/35,982.92 = 14,746.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.74x = 35,982.92 × 14,746.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.74x = 530,620,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,620,690.46/26,074.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,349.99

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