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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.88, 39,066.30 and 14,953.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.88, 39,066.30 and 14,953.68 is: 22,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.88 : 39,066.30 = 14,953.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.88/39,066.30 = 14,953.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.88x = 39,066.30 × 14,953.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.88x = 584,184,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,184,948.98/26,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.24

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