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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.02, 35,998.46 and 14,760.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.02, 35,998.46 and 14,760.42 is: 20,364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.02 : 35,998.46 = 14,760.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.02/35,998.46 = 14,760.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.02x = 35,998.46 × 14,760.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.02x = 531,352,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,352,388.95/26,092.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.56

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