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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.60, 39,464.70 and 14,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.60, 39,464.70 and 14,626.60 is: 21,955.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.60 : 39,464.70 = 14,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.60/39,464.70 = 14,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.60x = 39,464.70 × 14,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.60x = 577,234,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,234,381.02/26,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.92

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