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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.75, 35,994.20 and 14,904.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.75, 35,994.20 and 14,904.75 is: 20,568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.75 : 35,994.20 = 14,904.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.75/35,994.20 = 14,904.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.75x = 35,994.20 × 14,904.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.75x = 536,484,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,484,477.93/26,082.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.56

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