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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,084.58, 35,996.60 and 14,599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,084.58, 35,996.60 and 14,599.54 is: 20,147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,084.58 : 35,996.60 = 14,599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,084.58/35,996.60 = 14,599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,084.58x = 35,996.60 × 14,599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,084.58x = 525,533,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,533,883.06/26,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.30

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