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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.24, 39,052.08 and 14,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.24, 39,052.08 and 14,364.96 is: 21,537.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.24 : 39,052.08 = 14,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.24/39,052.08 = 14,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.24x = 39,052.08 × 14,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.24x = 560,981,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,981,567.12/26,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,537.91

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