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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.76, 39,366 and 14,630.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.76, 39,366 and 14,630.76 is: 21,946.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.76 : 39,366 = 14,630.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.76/39,366 = 14,630.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.76x = 39,366 × 14,630.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.76x = 575,954,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,954,498.16/26,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,946.34

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