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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.54, 38,997.90 and 14,321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.54, 38,997.90 and 14,321.66 is: 21,461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.54 : 38,997.90 = 14,321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.54/38,997.90 = 14,321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.54x = 38,997.90 × 14,321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.54x = 558,514,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,514,469.52/26,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,461.07

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