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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.65, 35,950.40 and 14,718.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.65, 35,950.40 and 14,718.70 is: 20,313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.65 : 35,950.40 = 14,718.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.65/35,950.40 = 14,718.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.65x = 35,950.40 × 14,718.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.65x = 529,143,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,143,152.48/26,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.65

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