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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.84, 35,940.78 and 14,713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.84, 35,940.78 and 14,713.32 is: 20,302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.84 : 35,940.78 = 14,713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.84/35,940.78 = 14,713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.84x = 35,940.78 × 14,713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.84x = 528,808,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,808,197.19/26,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.20

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