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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,584.91, 39,839.73 and 14,743.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,584.91, 39,839.73 and 14,743.89 is: 22,094.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,584.91 : 39,839.73 = 14,743.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,584.91/39,839.73 = 14,743.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,584.91x = 39,839.73 × 14,743.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,584.91x = 587,392,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,392,596.75/26,584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.97

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