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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,034, 39,062.90 and 14,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,034, 39,062.90 and 14,170 is: 21,261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,034 : 39,062.90 = 14,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,034/39,062.90 = 14,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,034x = 39,062.90 × 14,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,034x = 553,521,293
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,521,293/26,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.48

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