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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.76, 39,094.92 and 14,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.76, 39,094.92 and 14,965.56 is: 22,450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.76 : 39,094.92 = 14,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.76/39,094.92 = 14,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.76x = 39,094.92 × 14,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.76x = 585,077,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,077,370.96/26,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.51

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