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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.46, 35,961.48 and 14,732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.46, 35,961.48 and 14,732.34 is: 20,327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.46 : 35,961.48 = 14,732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.46/35,961.48 = 14,732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.46x = 35,961.48 × 14,732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.46x = 529,796,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,796,750.26/26,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.18

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