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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.76, 39,037.08 and 14,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.76, 39,037.08 and 14,934.56 is: 22,397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.76 : 39,037.08 = 14,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.76/39,037.08 = 14,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.76x = 39,037.08 × 14,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.76x = 583,001,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,001,613.48/26,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,397.50

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