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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.82, 39,013.33 and 14,798.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.82, 39,013.33 and 14,798.09 is: 22,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.82 : 39,013.33 = 14,798.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.82/39,013.33 = 14,798.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.82x = 39,013.33 × 14,798.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.82x = 577,322,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,322,768.54/26,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.88

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