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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.65, 38,977.07 and 14,899.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.65, 38,977.07 and 14,899.61 is: 22,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.65 : 38,977.07 = 14,899.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.65/38,977.07 = 14,899.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.65x = 38,977.07 × 14,899.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.65x = 580,743,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,743,164.89/26,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.40

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