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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.46, 35,961.27 and 14,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.46, 35,961.27 and 14,730.96 is: 20,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.46 : 35,961.27 = 14,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.46/35,961.27 = 14,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.46x = 35,961.27 × 14,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.46x = 529,744,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,744,029.92/26,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.50

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