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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.39, 39,396.38 and 14,580.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.39, 39,396.38 and 14,580.81 is: 21,875.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.39 : 39,396.38 = 14,580.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.39/39,396.38 = 14,580.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.39x = 39,396.38 × 14,580.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.39x = 574,431,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,431,058.56/26,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,875.26

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