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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.16, 39,031.50 and 14,324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.16, 39,031.50 and 14,324.36 is: 21,489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.16 : 39,031.50 = 14,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.16/39,031.50 = 14,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.16x = 39,031.50 × 14,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.16x = 559,101,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,101,257.34/26,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,489.71

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