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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.16, 39,066.04 and 14,347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.16, 39,066.04 and 14,347.36 is: 21,524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.16 : 39,066.04 = 14,347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.16/39,066.04 = 14,347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.16x = 39,066.04 × 14,347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.16x = 560,494,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,494,539.65/26,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.24

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