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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.72, 39,878.46 and 14,890.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.72, 39,878.46 and 14,890.92 is: 22,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.72 : 39,878.46 = 14,890.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.72/39,878.46 = 14,890.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.72x = 39,878.46 × 14,890.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.72x = 593,826,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,826,957.58/26,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,343.04

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