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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.39, 39,592.67 and 14,705.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.39, 39,592.67 and 14,705.19 is: 22,065.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.39 : 39,592.67 = 14,705.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.39/39,592.67 = 14,705.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.39x = 39,592.67 × 14,705.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.39x = 582,217,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,217,661.43/26,385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,065.91

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