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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,081.64, 35,992.44 and 14,753.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,081.64, 35,992.44 and 14,753.34 is: 20,359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,081.64 : 35,992.44 = 14,753.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,081.64/35,992.44 = 14,753.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,081.64x = 35,992.44 × 14,753.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,081.64x = 531,008,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,008,704.75/26,081.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,359.48

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