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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,085.54, 35,999.86 and 14,755.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,085.54, 35,999.86 and 14,755.10 is: 20,363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,085.54 : 35,999.86 = 14,755.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,085.54/35,999.86 = 14,755.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,085.54x = 35,999.86 × 14,755.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,085.54x = 531,181,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,181,534.29/26,085.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,363.06

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