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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.16, 39,037.50 and 14,328.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.16, 39,037.50 and 14,328.36 is: 21,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.16 : 39,037.50 = 14,328.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.16/39,037.50 = 14,328.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.16x = 39,037.50 × 14,328.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.16x = 559,343,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,343,353.50/26,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,495.71

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