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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.39, 39,389.63 and 14,646.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.39, 39,389.63 and 14,646.51 is: 21,970.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.39 : 39,389.63 = 14,646.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.39/39,389.63 = 14,646.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.39x = 39,389.63 × 14,646.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.39x = 576,920,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,920,536.46/26,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,970.07

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