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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.52, 35,999.39 and 14,755.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.52, 35,999.39 and 14,755.77 is: 20,362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.52 : 35,999.39 = 14,755.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.52/35,999.39 = 14,755.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.52x = 35,999.39 × 14,755.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.52x = 531,198,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,198,755.87/26,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.96

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