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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,081.94, 35,992.52 and 14,749.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,081.94, 35,992.52 and 14,749.94 is: 20,354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,081.94 : 35,992.52 = 14,749.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,081.94/35,992.52 = 14,749.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,081.94x = 35,992.52 × 14,749.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,081.94x = 530,887,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,887,637.30/26,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.61

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