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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,482.56, 39,740.58 and 14,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,482.56, 39,740.58 and 14,803.44 is: 22,214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,482.56 : 39,740.58 = 14,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,482.56/39,740.58 = 14,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,482.56x = 39,740.58 × 14,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,482.56x = 588,297,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,297,291.60/26,482.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.52

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