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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.95, 38,991.15 and 14,929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.95, 38,991.15 and 14,929.29 is: 22,375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.95 : 38,991.15 = 14,929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.95/38,991.15 = 14,929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.95x = 38,991.15 × 14,929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.95x = 582,110,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,110,185.78/26,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,375.99

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