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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.63, 35,985.74 and 14,750.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.63, 35,985.74 and 14,750.73 is: 20,351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.63 : 35,985.74 = 14,750.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.63/35,985.74 = 14,750.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.63x = 35,985.74 × 14,750.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.63x = 530,815,860.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,815,860.84/26,082.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,351.32

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