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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.70, 39,308.94 and 14,592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.70, 39,308.94 and 14,592.73 is: 21,889.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.70 : 39,308.94 = 14,592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.70/39,308.94 = 14,592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.70x = 39,308.94 × 14,592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.70x = 573,624,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,624,748.01/26,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,889.31

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