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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,699.46, 39,994.50 and 14,988.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,699.46, 39,994.50 and 14,988.12 is: 22,451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,699.46 : 39,994.50 = 14,988.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,699.46/39,994.50 = 14,988.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,699.46x = 39,994.50 × 14,988.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,699.46x = 599,442,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,442,365.34/26,699.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,451.48

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