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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.72, 39,021.36 and 14,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.72, 39,021.36 and 14,358.96 is: 21,501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.72 : 39,021.36 = 14,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.72/39,021.36 = 14,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.72x = 39,021.36 × 14,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.72x = 560,306,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,306,147.39/26,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,501.68

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