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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.14, 39,001.76 and 14,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.14, 39,001.76 and 14,333.56 is: 21,491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.14 : 39,001.76 = 14,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.14/39,001.76 = 14,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.14x = 39,001.76 × 14,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.14x = 559,034,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,034,067.07/26,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.28

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