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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.63, 35,913.98 and 14,846.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.63, 35,913.98 and 14,846.63 is: 20,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.63 : 35,913.98 = 14,846.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.63/35,913.98 = 14,846.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.63x = 35,913.98 × 14,846.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.63x = 533,201,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,201,430.43/26,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,488.34

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