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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.97, 39,847.47 and 14,726.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.97, 39,847.47 and 14,726.01 is: 22,089.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.97 : 39,847.47 = 14,726.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.97/39,847.47 = 14,726.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.97x = 39,847.47 × 14,726.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.97x = 586,794,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,794,241.69/26,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,089.02

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