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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.72, 39,085.89 and 14,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.72, 39,085.89 and 14,963.28 is: 22,448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.72 : 39,085.89 = 14,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.72/39,085.89 = 14,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.72x = 39,085.89 × 14,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.72x = 584,853,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,853,116.12/26,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,448.83

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