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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.48, 35,948.92 and 14,720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.48, 35,948.92 and 14,720.64 is: 20,316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.48 : 35,948.92 = 14,720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.48/35,948.92 = 14,720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.48x = 35,948.92 × 14,720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.48x = 529,191,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,191,109.71/26,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.41

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