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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.78, 35,998.08 and 14,758.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.78, 35,998.08 and 14,758.58 is: 20,365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.78 : 35,998.08 = 14,758.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.78/35,998.08 = 14,758.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.78x = 35,998.08 × 14,758.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.78x = 531,280,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,280,543.53/26,087.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,365.11

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