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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.46, 39,715.74 and 13,994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.46, 39,715.74 and 13,994.82 is: 20,991.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.46 : 39,715.74 = 13,994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.46/39,715.74 = 13,994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.46x = 39,715.74 × 13,994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.46x = 555,814,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,814,632.47/26,477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,991.99

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