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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.93, 39,988.82 and 14,824.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.93, 39,988.82 and 14,824.35 is: 22,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.93 : 39,988.82 = 14,824.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.93/39,988.82 = 14,824.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.93x = 39,988.82 × 14,824.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.93x = 592,808,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,808,263.77/26,664.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,231.76

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