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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.40, 39,954.90 and 14,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.40, 39,954.90 and 14,966.20 is: 22,438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.40 : 39,954.90 = 14,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.40/39,954.90 = 14,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.40x = 39,954.90 × 14,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.40x = 597,973,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,973,024.38/26,649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.52

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