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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.79, 39,071.25 and 14,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.79, 39,071.25 and 14,795.28 is: 22,184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.79 : 39,071.25 = 14,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.79/39,071.25 = 14,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.79x = 39,071.25 × 14,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.79x = 578,070,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,070,083.70/26,057.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.16

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