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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.93, 39,970.14 and 14,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.93, 39,970.14 and 14,829.06 is: 22,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.93 : 39,970.14 = 14,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.93/39,970.14 = 14,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.93x = 39,970.14 × 14,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.93x = 592,719,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,719,604.27/26,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,225.10

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