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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.10, 35,984.61 and 14,745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.10, 35,984.61 and 14,745.32 is: 20,348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.10 : 35,984.61 = 14,745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.10/35,984.61 = 14,745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.10x = 35,984.61 × 14,745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.10x = 530,604,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,604,589.53/26,076.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,348.31

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