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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.30, 39,051.03 and 14,944.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.30, 39,051.03 and 14,944.58 is: 22,402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.30 : 39,051.03 = 14,944.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.30/39,051.03 = 14,944.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.30x = 39,051.03 × 14,944.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.30x = 583,601,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,601,241.92/26,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,402.00

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