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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.68, 35,946.34 and 14,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.68, 35,946.34 and 14,718.60 is: 20,311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.68 : 35,946.34 = 14,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.68/35,946.34 = 14,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.68x = 35,946.34 × 14,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.68x = 529,079,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,079,799.92/26,048.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.19

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