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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.63, 35,991.24 and 14,754.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.63, 35,991.24 and 14,754.73 is: 20,356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.63 : 35,991.24 = 14,754.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.63/35,991.24 = 14,754.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.63x = 35,991.24 × 14,754.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.63x = 531,041,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,041,028.57/26,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.83

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