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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,613.97, 39,936.45 and 14,777.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,613.97, 39,936.45 and 14,777.65 is: 22,175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,613.97 : 39,936.45 = 14,777.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,613.97/39,936.45 = 14,777.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,613.97x = 39,936.45 × 14,777.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,613.97x = 590,166,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,166,880.34/26,613.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.08

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