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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.78, 39,110.19 and 14,987.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.78, 39,110.19 and 14,987.62 is: 22,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.78 : 39,110.19 = 14,987.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.78/39,110.19 = 14,987.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.78x = 39,110.19 × 14,987.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.78x = 586,168,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,168,665.85/26,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.23

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