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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,493.47, 39,753.83 and 14,645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,493.47, 39,753.83 and 14,645.04 is: 21,975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,493.47 : 39,753.83 = 14,645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,493.47/39,753.83 = 14,645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,493.47x = 39,753.83 × 14,645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,493.47x = 582,196,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,196,430.50/26,493.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,975.09

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