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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.12, 35,946.36 and 14,719.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.12, 35,946.36 and 14,719.92 is: 20,312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.12 : 35,946.36 = 14,719.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.12/35,946.36 = 14,719.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.12x = 35,946.36 × 14,719.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.12x = 529,127,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,127,543.49/26,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.68

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