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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.64, 39,413.30 and 14,592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.64, 39,413.30 and 14,592.06 is: 21,892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.64 : 39,413.30 = 14,592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.64/39,413.30 = 14,592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.64x = 39,413.30 × 14,592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.64x = 575,121,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,121,165.44/26,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.16

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