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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.15, 38,979.32 and 14,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.15, 38,979.32 and 14,901.12 is: 22,315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.15 : 38,979.32 = 14,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.15/38,979.32 = 14,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.15x = 38,979.32 × 14,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.15x = 580,835,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,835,450.33/26,028.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.66

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