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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.39, 38,979.66 and 14,138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.39, 38,979.66 and 14,138.83 is: 21,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.39 : 38,979.66 = 14,138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.39/38,979.66 = 14,138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.39x = 38,979.66 × 14,138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.39x = 551,126,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,126,786.20/26,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.24

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