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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.32, 39,012.58 and 14,797.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.32, 39,012.58 and 14,797.59 is: 22,175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.32 : 39,012.58 = 14,797.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.32/39,012.58 = 14,797.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.32x = 39,012.58 × 14,797.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.32x = 577,292,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,292,163.68/26,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.13

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