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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.60, 38,995.98 and 14,341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.60, 38,995.98 and 14,341.96 is: 21,476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.60 : 38,995.98 = 14,341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.60/38,995.98 = 14,341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.60x = 38,995.98 × 14,341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.60x = 559,278,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,278,785.32/26,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,476.36

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