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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.60, 38,997.48 and 14,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.60, 38,997.48 and 14,342.96 is: 21,477.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.60 : 38,997.48 = 14,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.60/38,997.48 = 14,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.60x = 38,997.48 × 14,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.60x = 559,339,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,339,295.74/26,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,477.86

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