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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.55, 39,845.17 and 14,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.55, 39,845.17 and 14,747.52 is: 22,100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.55 : 39,845.17 = 14,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.55/39,845.17 = 14,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.55x = 39,845.17 × 14,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.55x = 587,617,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,617,441.48/26,588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,100.39

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