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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.08, 35,946.90 and 14,717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.08, 35,946.90 and 14,717.88 is: 20,311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.08 : 35,946.90 = 14,717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.08/35,946.90 = 14,717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.08x = 35,946.90 × 14,717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.08x = 529,062,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,062,160.57/26,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.76

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