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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.55, 39,002.40 and 14,324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.55, 39,002.40 and 14,324.67 is: 21,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.55 : 39,002.40 = 14,324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.55/39,002.40 = 14,324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.55x = 39,002.40 × 14,324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.55x = 558,696,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,696,509.21/26,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,465.58

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