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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,194.69, 39,292.44 and 14,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,194.69, 39,292.44 and 14,581.72 is: 21,872.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,194.69 : 39,292.44 = 14,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,194.69/39,292.44 = 14,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,194.69x = 39,292.44 × 14,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,194.69x = 572,951,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,951,088.83/26,194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,872.80

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