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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.68, 39,927.08 and 14,771.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.68, 39,927.08 and 14,771.42 is: 22,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.68 : 39,927.08 = 14,771.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.68/39,927.08 = 14,771.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.68x = 39,927.08 × 14,771.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.68x = 589,779,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,779,668.05/26,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,165.77

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