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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,658.20, 39,948.42 and 14,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,658.20, 39,948.42 and 14,974.76 is: 22,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,658.20 : 39,948.42 = 14,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,658.20/39,948.42 = 14,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,658.20x = 39,948.42 × 14,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,658.20x = 598,218,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,218,001.88/26,658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.30

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