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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.60, 39,023.70 and 14,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.60, 39,023.70 and 14,326.20 is: 21,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.60 : 39,023.70 = 14,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.60/39,023.70 = 14,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.60x = 39,023.70 × 14,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.60x = 559,061,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,061,330.94/26,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.56

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