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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.84, 35,986.32 and 14,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.84, 35,986.32 and 14,746.32 is: 20,347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.84 : 35,986.32 = 14,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.84/35,986.32 = 14,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.84x = 35,986.32 × 14,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.84x = 530,665,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,665,790.34/26,079.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.74

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