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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,657.40, 39,966.90 and 14,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,657.40, 39,966.90 and 14,974.20 is: 22,450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,657.40 : 39,966.90 = 14,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,657.40/39,966.90 = 14,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,657.40x = 39,966.90 × 14,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,657.40x = 598,472,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,472,353.98/26,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.51

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