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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,515.62, 39,783.15 and 14,044.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,515.62, 39,783.15 and 14,044.86 is: 21,072.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,515.62 : 39,783.15 = 14,044.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,515.62/39,783.15 = 14,044.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,515.62x = 39,783.15 × 14,044.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,515.62x = 558,748,772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,748,772.11/26,515.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.44

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