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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.65, 39,450.56 and 14,591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.65, 39,450.56 and 14,591.73 is: 21,903.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.65 : 39,450.56 = 14,591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.65/39,450.56 = 14,591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.65x = 39,450.56 × 14,591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.65x = 575,651,846.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,651,846.91/26,281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.19

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