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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.42, 39,586.86 and 14,694.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.42, 39,586.86 and 14,694.83 is: 22,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.42 : 39,586.86 = 14,694.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.42/39,586.86 = 14,694.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.42x = 39,586.86 × 14,694.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.42x = 581,722,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,722,177.93/26,390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.93

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