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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.58, 35,999.49 and 14,755.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.58, 35,999.49 and 14,755.85 is: 20,363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.58 : 35,999.49 = 14,755.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.58/35,999.49 = 14,755.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.58x = 35,999.49 × 14,755.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.58x = 531,202,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,202,900.60/26,086.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,363.07

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