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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.76, 35,996.40 and 14,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.76, 35,996.40 and 14,754.24 is: 20,358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.76 : 35,996.40 = 14,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.76/35,996.40 = 14,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.76x = 35,996.40 × 14,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.76x = 531,099,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,099,524.74/26,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.19

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