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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.10, 38,949.15 and 14,310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.10, 38,949.15 and 14,310.10 is: 21,428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.10 : 38,949.15 = 14,310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.10/38,949.15 = 14,310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.10x = 38,949.15 × 14,310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.10x = 557,366,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,366,231.42/26,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,428.84

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