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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,078.58, 39,019.46 and 14,990.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,078.58, 39,019.46 and 14,990.49 is: 22,429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,078.58 : 39,019.46 = 14,990.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,078.58/39,019.46 = 14,990.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,078.58x = 39,019.46 × 14,990.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,078.58x = 584,920,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,920,749.98/26,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,429.16

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