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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,304.39, 39,463.88 and 14,625.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,304.39, 39,463.88 and 14,625.81 is: 21,942.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,304.39 : 39,463.88 = 14,625.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,304.39/39,463.88 = 14,625.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,304.39x = 39,463.88 × 14,625.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,304.39x = 577,191,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,191,137.61/26,304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.77

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