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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,509.62, 39,778.06 and 14,661.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,509.62, 39,778.06 and 14,661.22 is: 21,999.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,509.62 : 39,778.06 = 14,661.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,509.62/39,778.06 = 14,661.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,509.62x = 39,778.06 × 14,661.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,509.62x = 583,194,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,194,888.83/26,509.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.37

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