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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.06, 35,946.32 and 14,717.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.06, 35,946.32 and 14,717.57 is: 20,310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.06 : 35,946.32 = 14,717.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.06/35,946.32 = 14,717.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.06x = 35,946.32 × 14,717.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.06x = 529,042,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,042,497.12/26,048.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.25

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