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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.68, 35,958.24 and 14,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.68, 35,958.24 and 14,867.52 is: 20,524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.68 : 35,958.24 = 14,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.68/35,958.24 = 14,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.68x = 35,958.24 × 14,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.68x = 534,609,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,609,852.36/26,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.28

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