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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.58, 35,946.21 and 14,717.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.58, 35,946.21 and 14,717.38 is: 20,311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.58 : 35,946.21 = 14,717.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.58/35,946.21 = 14,717.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.58x = 35,946.21 × 14,717.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.58x = 529,034,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,034,032.13/26,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.07

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