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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.31, 39,916.97 and 14,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.31, 39,916.97 and 14,925.44 is: 22,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.31 : 39,916.97 = 14,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.31/39,916.97 = 14,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.31x = 39,916.97 × 14,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.31x = 595,778,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,778,421.85/26,611.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,388.16

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