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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.67, 39,004.15 and 14,791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.67, 39,004.15 and 14,791.96 is: 22,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.67 : 39,004.15 = 14,791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.67/39,004.15 = 14,791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.67x = 39,004.15 × 14,791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.67x = 576,947,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,947,826.63/26,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,166.71

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