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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,532.81, 39,711.74 and 14,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,532.81, 39,711.74 and 14,668.34 is: 21,954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,532.81 : 39,711.74 = 14,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,532.81/39,711.74 = 14,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,532.81x = 39,711.74 × 14,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,532.81x = 582,505,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,505,032.41/26,532.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,954.14

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