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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.76, 39,017.70 and 14,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.76, 39,017.70 and 14,146.92 is: 21,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.76 : 39,017.70 = 14,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.76/39,017.70 = 14,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.76x = 39,017.70 × 14,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.76x = 551,980,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,980,280.48/26,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,209.81

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