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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.52, 35,946.42 and 14,718.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.52, 35,946.42 and 14,718.10 is: 20,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.52 : 35,946.42 = 14,718.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.52/35,946.42 = 14,718.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.52x = 35,946.42 × 14,718.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.52x = 529,063,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,063,004.20/26,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.23

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