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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.70, 35,949.99 and 14,719.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.70, 35,949.99 and 14,719.67 is: 20,313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.70 : 35,949.99 = 14,719.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.70/35,949.99 = 14,719.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.70x = 35,949.99 × 14,719.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.70x = 529,171,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,171,989.30/26,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.94

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