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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.06, 35,947.69 and 14,718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.06, 35,947.69 and 14,718.57 is: 20,311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.06 : 35,947.69 = 14,718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.06/35,947.69 = 14,718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.06x = 35,947.69 × 14,718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.06x = 529,098,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,098,591.60/26,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.62

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