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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,389.92, 39,586.11 and 14,694.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,389.92, 39,586.11 and 14,694.33 is: 22,042.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,389.92 : 39,586.11 = 14,694.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,389.92/39,586.11 = 14,694.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,389.92x = 39,586.11 × 14,694.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,389.92x = 581,691,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,691,363.76/26,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.18

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