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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.64, 39,379.50 and 14,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.64, 39,379.50 and 14,639.76 is: 21,959.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.64 : 39,379.50 = 14,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.64/39,379.50 = 14,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.64x = 39,379.50 × 14,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.64x = 576,506,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,506,428.92/26,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,959.94

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