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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.46, 39,849.58 and 14,750.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.46, 39,849.58 and 14,750.45 is: 22,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.46 : 39,849.58 = 14,750.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.46/39,849.58 = 14,750.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.46x = 39,849.58 × 14,750.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.46x = 587,799,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,799,237.31/26,591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,104.81

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