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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.40, 39,475.30 and 14,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.40, 39,475.30 and 14,626.20 is: 21,932.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.40 : 39,475.30 = 14,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.40/39,475.30 = 14,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.40x = 39,475.30 × 14,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.40x = 577,373,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,373,632.86/26,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.19

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