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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,148.88, 39,242.76 and 14,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,148.88, 39,242.76 and 14,484.88 is: 21,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,148.88 : 39,242.76 = 14,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,148.88/39,242.76 = 14,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,148.88x = 39,242.76 × 14,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,148.88x = 568,426,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,426,669.47/26,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,738.09

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