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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.76, 35,999.72 and 14,756.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.76, 35,999.72 and 14,756.01 is: 20,363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.76 : 35,999.72 = 14,756.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.76/35,999.72 = 14,756.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.76x = 35,999.72 × 14,756.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.76x = 531,212,265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,212,265.21/26,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,363.29

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