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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.89, 39,391.88 and 14,648.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.89, 39,391.88 and 14,648.01 is: 21,972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.89 : 39,391.88 = 14,648.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.89/39,391.88 = 14,648.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.89x = 39,391.88 × 14,648.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.89x = 577,012,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,012,578.92/26,260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,972.32

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