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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.89, 39,491.67 and 14,644.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.89, 39,491.67 and 14,644.31 is: 21,970.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.89 : 39,491.67 = 14,644.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.89/39,491.67 = 14,644.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.89x = 39,491.67 × 14,644.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.89x = 578,328,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,328,257.90/26,322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,970.55

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