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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.60, 35,945.28 and 14,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.60, 35,945.28 and 14,718.40 is: 20,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.60 : 35,945.28 = 14,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.60/35,945.28 = 14,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.60x = 35,945.28 × 14,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.60x = 529,057,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,057,009.15/26,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.60

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