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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.67, 39,005.65 and 14,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.67, 39,005.65 and 14,792.96 is: 22,168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.67 : 39,005.65 = 14,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.67/39,005.65 = 14,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.67x = 39,005.65 × 14,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.67x = 577,009,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,009,020.22/26,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,168.21

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