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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,620.64, 39,930.97 and 14,942.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,620.64, 39,930.97 and 14,942.06 is: 22,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,620.64 : 39,930.97 = 14,942.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,620.64/39,930.97 = 14,942.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,620.64x = 39,930.97 × 14,942.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,620.64x = 596,650,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,650,749.94/26,620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.09

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