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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.36, 35,983.32 and 14,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.36, 35,983.32 and 14,897.36 is: 20,557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.36 : 35,983.32 = 14,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.36/35,983.32 = 14,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.36x = 35,983.32 × 14,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.36x = 536,056,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,056,472.04/26,075.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,557.97

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