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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.02, 39,844.43 and 14,747.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.02, 39,844.43 and 14,747.01 is: 22,099.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.02 : 39,844.43 = 14,747.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.02/39,844.43 = 14,747.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.02x = 39,844.43 × 14,747.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.02x = 587,586,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,586,039.80/26,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.66

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