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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,478.69, 39,734.77 and 14,799.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,478.69, 39,734.77 and 14,799.57 is: 22,208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,478.69 : 39,734.77 = 14,799.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,478.69/39,734.77 = 14,799.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,478.69x = 39,734.77 × 14,799.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,478.69x = 588,057,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,057,510.05/26,478.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.71

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