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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,539.68, 39,796.08 and 14,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,539.68, 39,796.08 and 14,849.76 is: 22,267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,539.68 : 39,796.08 = 14,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,539.68/39,796.08 = 14,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,539.68x = 39,796.08 × 14,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,539.68x = 590,962,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,962,236.94/26,539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,267.12

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