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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.96, 39,085.02 and 14,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.96, 39,085.02 and 14,363.52 is: 21,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.96 : 39,085.02 = 14,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.96/39,085.02 = 14,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.96x = 39,085.02 × 14,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.96x = 561,398,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,398,466.47/26,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.32

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