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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.68, 35,959.62 and 14,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.68, 35,959.62 and 14,868.52 is: 20,525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.68 : 35,959.62 = 14,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.68/35,959.62 = 14,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.68x = 35,959.62 × 14,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.68x = 534,666,329.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,666,329.16/26,048.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.66

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