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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.16, 35,998.62 and 14,755.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.16, 35,998.62 and 14,755.48 is: 20,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.16 : 35,998.62 = 14,755.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.16/35,998.62 = 14,755.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.16x = 35,998.62 × 14,755.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.16x = 531,176,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,176,737.44/26,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.40

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