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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.80, 39,014.28 and 14,920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.80, 39,014.28 and 14,920.08 is: 22,365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.80 : 39,014.28 = 14,920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.80/39,014.28 = 14,920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.80x = 39,014.28 × 14,920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.80x = 582,096,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,096,178.74/26,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.26

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