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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.76, 39,599.76 and 14,722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.76, 39,599.76 and 14,722.88 is: 22,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.76 : 39,599.76 = 14,722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.76/39,599.76 = 14,722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.76x = 39,599.76 × 14,722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.76x = 583,022,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,022,514.51/26,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,062.66

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