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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.12, 39,025.08 and 14,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.12, 39,025.08 and 14,946 is: 22,406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.12 : 39,025.08 = 14,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.12/39,025.08 = 14,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.12x = 39,025.08 × 14,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.12x = 583,268,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,268,845.68/26,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,406.60

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