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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.81, 35,991.66 and 14,750.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.81, 35,991.66 and 14,750.31 is: 20,356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.81 : 35,991.66 = 14,750.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.81/35,991.66 = 14,750.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.81x = 35,991.66 × 14,750.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.81x = 530,888,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,888,142.41/26,079.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.29

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