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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,045.92, 35,943.24 and 14,867.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,045.92, 35,943.24 and 14,867.92 is: 20,517.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,045.92 : 35,943.24 = 14,867.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,045.92/35,943.24 = 14,867.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,045.92x = 35,943.24 × 14,867.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,045.92x = 534,401,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,401,216.86/26,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.66

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