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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,045.96, 35,941.28 and 14,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,045.96, 35,941.28 and 14,716.44 is: 20,307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,045.96 : 35,941.28 = 14,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,045.96/35,941.28 = 14,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,045.96x = 35,941.28 × 14,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,045.96x = 528,927,690.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,927,690.64/26,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.48

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