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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.46, 39,466.10 and 14,617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.46, 39,466.10 and 14,617.22 is: 21,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.46 : 39,466.10 = 14,617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.46/39,466.10 = 14,617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.46x = 39,466.10 × 14,617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.46x = 576,884,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,884,666.24/26,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,925.22

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