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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.62, 39,329.86 and 14,969.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.62, 39,329.86 and 14,969.67 is: 22,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.62 : 39,329.86 = 14,969.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.62/39,329.86 = 14,969.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.62x = 39,329.86 × 14,969.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.62x = 588,755,089.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,755,089.73/26,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.50

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