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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.34, 39,990.70 and 14,970.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.34, 39,990.70 and 14,970.95 is: 22,438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.34 : 39,990.70 = 14,970.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.34/39,990.70 = 14,970.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.34x = 39,990.70 × 14,970.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.34x = 598,698,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,698,888.86/26,682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.02

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