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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.97, 39,934.95 and 14,776.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.97, 39,934.95 and 14,776.65 is: 22,173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.97 : 39,934.95 = 14,776.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.97/39,934.95 = 14,776.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.97x = 39,934.95 × 14,776.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.97x = 590,104,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,104,778.92/26,612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,173.58

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