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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.86, 38,983.35 and 14,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.86, 38,983.35 and 14,903.80 is: 22,319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.86 : 38,983.35 = 14,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.86/38,983.35 = 14,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.86x = 38,983.35 × 14,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.86x = 581,000,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,000,051.73/26,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,319.66

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