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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.60, 39,019.20 and 14,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.60, 39,019.20 and 14,323.20 is: 21,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.60 : 39,019.20 = 14,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.60/39,019.20 = 14,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.60x = 39,019.20 × 14,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.60x = 558,879,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,879,805.44/26,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,494.05

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