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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.06, 39,918.10 and 14,926.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.06, 39,918.10 and 14,926.19 is: 22,389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.06 : 39,918.10 = 14,926.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.06/39,918.10 = 14,926.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.06x = 39,918.10 × 14,926.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.06x = 595,825,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,825,207.52/26,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.29

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