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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.18, 35,941.59 and 14,716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.18, 35,941.59 and 14,716.66 is: 20,307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.18 : 35,941.59 = 14,716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.18/35,941.59 = 14,716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.18x = 35,941.59 × 14,716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.18x = 528,940,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,940,159.89/26,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.78

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