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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.06, 39,854.92 and 14,754.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.06, 39,854.92 and 14,754.01 is: 22,110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.06 : 39,854.92 = 14,754.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.06/39,854.92 = 14,754.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.06x = 39,854.92 × 14,754.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.06x = 588,019,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,019,888.23/26,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,110.12

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