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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,200.81, 39,301.62 and 14,587.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,200.81, 39,301.62 and 14,587.84 is: 21,881.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,200.81 : 39,301.62 = 14,587.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,200.81/39,301.62 = 14,587.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,200.81x = 39,301.62 × 14,587.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,200.81x = 573,325,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,325,744.30/26,200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,881.99

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