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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.40, 39,619.80 and 14,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.40, 39,619.80 and 14,529.60 is: 21,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.40 : 39,619.80 = 14,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.40/39,619.80 = 14,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.40x = 39,619.80 × 14,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.40x = 575,659,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,659,846.08/26,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.08

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