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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.08, 39,668.70 and 14,742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.08, 39,668.70 and 14,742.92 is: 22,122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.08 : 39,668.70 = 14,742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.08/39,668.70 = 14,742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.08x = 39,668.70 × 14,742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.08x = 584,832,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,832,470.60/26,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.51

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