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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,488.89, 39,701.07 and 14,642.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,488.89, 39,701.07 and 14,642.19 is: 21,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,488.89 : 39,701.07 = 14,642.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,488.89/39,701.07 = 14,642.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,488.89x = 39,701.07 × 14,642.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,488.89x = 581,310,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,310,610.14/26,488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.45

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