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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.98, 38,991.07 and 14,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.98, 38,991.07 and 14,326.40 is: 21,480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.98 : 38,991.07 = 14,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.98/38,991.07 = 14,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.98x = 38,991.07 × 14,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.98x = 558,601,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,601,780.63/26,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,480.57

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