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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.76, 39,367.50 and 14,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.76, 39,367.50 and 14,631.76 is: 21,947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.76 : 39,367.50 = 14,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.76/39,367.50 = 14,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.76x = 39,367.50 × 14,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.76x = 576,015,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,015,811.80/26,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.84

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