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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.94, 39,071.30 and 14,953.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.94, 39,071.30 and 14,953.50 is: 22,434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.94 : 39,071.30 = 14,953.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.94/39,071.30 = 14,953.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.94x = 39,071.30 × 14,953.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.94x = 584,252,609.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,252,609.78/26,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.20

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