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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.92, 35,944.62 and 14,868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.92, 35,944.62 and 14,868.92 is: 20,519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.92 : 35,944.62 = 14,868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.92/35,944.62 = 14,868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.92x = 35,944.62 × 14,868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.92x = 534,457,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,457,679.21/26,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.04

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