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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.21, 35,941.63 and 14,716.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.21, 35,941.63 and 14,716.69 is: 20,307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.21 : 35,941.63 = 14,716.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.21/35,941.63 = 14,716.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.21x = 35,941.63 × 14,716.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.21x = 528,941,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,941,826.80/26,046.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.82

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