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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,494.73, 39,755.72 and 14,646.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,494.73, 39,755.72 and 14,646.30 is: 21,976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,494.73 : 39,755.72 = 14,646.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,494.73/39,755.72 = 14,646.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,494.73x = 39,755.72 × 14,646.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,494.73x = 582,274,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,274,128.60/26,494.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,976.98

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