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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.41, 39,979.89 and 14,831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.41, 39,979.89 and 14,831.16 is: 22,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.41 : 39,979.89 = 14,831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.41/39,979.89 = 14,831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.41x = 39,979.89 × 14,831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.41x = 592,948,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,948,145.37/26,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,241.61

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