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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.64, 35,947.64 and 14,716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.64, 35,947.64 and 14,716.70 is: 20,310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.64 : 35,947.64 = 14,716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.64/35,947.64 = 14,716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.64x = 35,947.64 × 14,716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.64x = 529,030,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,030,633.59/26,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.90

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