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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.16, 39,030 and 14,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.16, 39,030 and 14,323.36 is: 21,488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.16 : 39,030 = 14,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.16/39,030 = 14,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.16x = 39,030 × 14,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.16x = 559,040,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,040,740.80/26,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,488.21

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