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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.28, 39,787.86 and 14,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.28, 39,787.86 and 14,848.28 is: 22,283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.28 : 39,787.86 = 14,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.28/39,787.86 = 14,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.28x = 39,787.86 × 14,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.28x = 590,781,285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,781,285.88/26,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,283.31

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