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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.64, 39,502.08 and 14,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.64, 39,502.08 and 14,670.72 is: 21,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.64 : 39,502.08 = 14,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.64/39,502.08 = 14,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.64x = 39,502.08 × 14,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.64x = 579,523,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,523,955.10/26,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,984.44

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