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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.15, 39,847.61 and 14,749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.15, 39,847.61 and 14,749.13 is: 22,102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.15 : 39,847.61 = 14,749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.15/39,847.61 = 14,749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.15x = 39,847.61 × 14,749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.15x = 587,717,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,717,716.57/26,590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.83

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