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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.09, 35,997.48 and 14,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.09, 35,997.48 and 14,757.82 is: 20,364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.09 : 35,997.48 = 14,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.09/35,997.48 = 14,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.09x = 35,997.48 × 14,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.09x = 531,244,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,244,240.30/26,087.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.26

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