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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.64, 39,942.95 and 14,950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.64, 39,942.95 and 14,950.06 is: 22,425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.64 : 39,942.95 = 14,950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.64/39,942.95 = 14,950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.64x = 39,942.95 × 14,950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.64x = 597,149,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,149,499.08/26,628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.08

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