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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,200.41, 39,279.06 and 14,943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,200.41, 39,279.06 and 14,943.12 is: 22,402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,200.41 : 39,279.06 = 14,943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,200.41/39,279.06 = 14,943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,200.41x = 39,279.06 × 14,943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,200.41x = 586,951,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,951,707.07/26,200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,402.39

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