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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.72, 39,093.24 and 14,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.72, 39,093.24 and 14,934.88 is: 22,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.72 : 39,093.24 = 14,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.72/39,093.24 = 14,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.72x = 39,093.24 × 14,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.72x = 583,852,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,852,848.21/26,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.84

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