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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.56, 39,559.08 and 14,721.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.56, 39,559.08 and 14,721.68 is: 22,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.56 : 39,559.08 = 14,721.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.56/39,559.08 = 14,721.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.56x = 39,559.08 × 14,721.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.56x = 582,376,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,376,116.85/26,424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,039.20

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