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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.24, 39,376.80 and 14,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.24, 39,376.80 and 14,583.60 is: 21,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.24 : 39,376.80 = 14,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.24/39,376.80 = 14,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.24x = 39,376.80 × 14,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.24x = 574,255,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,255,500.48/26,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,866.20

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