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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.91, 39,842.73 and 14,745.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.91, 39,842.73 and 14,745.89 is: 22,097.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.91 : 39,842.73 = 14,745.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.91/39,842.73 = 14,745.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.91x = 39,842.73 × 14,745.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.91x = 587,516,513.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,516,513.88/26,586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.97

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