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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,657.91, 39,977.63 and 14,829.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,657.91, 39,977.63 and 14,829.66 is: 22,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,657.91 : 39,977.63 = 14,829.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,657.91/39,977.63 = 14,829.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,657.91x = 39,977.63 × 14,829.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,657.91x = 592,854,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,854,586.36/26,657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,239.35

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