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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.52, 35,947.80 and 14,719.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.52, 35,947.80 and 14,719.10 is: 20,313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.52 : 35,947.80 = 14,719.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.52/35,947.80 = 14,719.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.52x = 35,947.80 × 14,719.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.52x = 529,119,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,119,262.98/26,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.61

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