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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.30, 39,015.02 and 14,920.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.30, 39,015.02 and 14,920.58 is: 22,366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.30 : 39,015.02 = 14,920.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.30/39,015.02 = 14,920.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.30x = 39,015.02 × 14,920.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.30x = 582,126,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,126,727.11/26,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.01

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