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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.96, 39,848.83 and 14,749.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.96, 39,848.83 and 14,749.95 is: 22,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.96 : 39,848.83 = 14,749.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.96/39,848.83 = 14,749.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.96x = 39,848.83 × 14,749.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.96x = 587,768,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,768,250.06/26,590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,104.06

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