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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,698.05, 39,995.64 and 14,975.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,698.05, 39,995.64 and 14,975.73 is: 22,434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,698.05 : 39,995.64 = 14,975.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,698.05/39,995.64 = 14,975.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,698.05x = 39,995.64 × 14,975.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,698.05x = 598,963,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,963,905.82/26,698.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.74

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