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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,587.91, 39,844.23 and 14,746.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,587.91, 39,844.23 and 14,746.89 is: 22,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,587.91 : 39,844.23 = 14,746.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,587.91/39,844.23 = 14,746.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,587.91x = 39,844.23 × 14,746.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,587.91x = 587,578,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,578,476.94/26,587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.46

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