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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,399.26, 39,604.72 and 14,546.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,399.26, 39,604.72 and 14,546.91 is: 21,823.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,399.26 : 39,604.72 = 14,546.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,399.26/39,604.72 = 14,546.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,399.26x = 39,604.72 × 14,546.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,399.26x = 576,126,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,126,297.42/26,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,823.58

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