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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.86, 38,981.85 and 14,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.86, 38,981.85 and 14,902.80 is: 22,318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.86 : 38,981.85 = 14,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.86/38,981.85 = 14,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.86x = 38,981.85 × 14,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.86x = 580,938,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,938,714.18/26,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,318.17

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