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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.99, 39,058.40 and 14,166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.99, 39,058.40 and 14,166.99 is: 21,256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.99 : 39,058.40 = 14,166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.99/39,058.40 = 14,166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.99x = 39,058.40 × 14,166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.99x = 553,339,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,339,997.63/26,030.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.97

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