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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,480.56, 39,737.58 and 14,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,480.56, 39,737.58 and 14,801.44 is: 22,211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,480.56 : 39,737.58 = 14,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,480.56/39,737.58 = 14,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,480.56x = 39,737.58 × 14,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,480.56x = 588,173,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,173,406.12/26,480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.52

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