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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.68, 35,995.23 and 14,755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.68, 35,995.23 and 14,755.38 is: 20,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.68 : 35,995.23 = 14,755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.68/35,995.23 = 14,755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.68x = 35,995.23 × 14,755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.68x = 531,123,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,123,296.84/26,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.28

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