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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.67, 39,844.01 and 14,879.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.67, 39,844.01 and 14,879.31 is: 22,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.67 : 39,844.01 = 14,879.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.67/39,844.01 = 14,879.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.67x = 39,844.01 × 14,879.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.67x = 592,851,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,851,302.04/26,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.33

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