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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.89, 39,393.38 and 14,649.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.89, 39,393.38 and 14,649.01 is: 21,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.89 : 39,393.38 = 14,649.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.89/39,393.38 = 14,649.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.89x = 39,393.38 × 14,649.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.89x = 577,074,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,074,017.55/26,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.82

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