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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.79, 35,985.60 and 14,746.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.79, 35,985.60 and 14,746.53 is: 20,350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.79 : 35,985.60 = 14,746.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.79/35,985.60 = 14,746.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.79x = 35,985.60 × 14,746.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.79x = 530,662,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,662,729.97/26,075.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.78

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