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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.14, 35,949.72 and 14,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.14, 35,949.72 and 14,718.20 is: 20,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.14 : 35,949.72 = 14,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.14/35,949.72 = 14,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.14x = 35,949.72 × 14,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.14x = 529,115,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,115,168.90/26,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.97

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