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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.93, 35,986.89 and 14,748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.93, 35,986.89 and 14,748.14 is: 20,352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.93 : 35,986.89 = 14,748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.93/35,986.89 = 14,748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.93x = 35,986.89 × 14,748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.93x = 530,739,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,739,511.95/26,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.84

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