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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.61, 39,093.91 and 14,228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.61, 39,093.91 and 14,228.21 is: 21,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.61 : 39,093.91 = 14,228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.61/39,093.91 = 14,228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.61x = 39,093.91 × 14,228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.61x = 556,236,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,236,423.37/26,062.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.32

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