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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.60, 39,716.70 and 14,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.60, 39,716.70 and 14,794.60 is: 22,208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.60 : 39,716.70 = 14,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.60/39,716.70 = 14,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.60x = 39,716.70 × 14,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.60x = 587,592,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,592,689.82/26,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.00

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