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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.57, 39,304.89 and 14,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.57, 39,304.89 and 14,950.44 is: 22,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.57 : 39,304.89 = 14,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.57/39,304.89 = 14,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.57x = 39,304.89 × 14,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.57x = 587,625,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,625,399.65/26,195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.24

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