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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.65, 39,121.52 and 14,382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.65, 39,121.52 and 14,382.37 is: 21,587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.65 : 39,121.52 = 14,382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.65/39,121.52 = 14,382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.65x = 39,121.52 × 14,382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.65x = 562,660,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,660,175.60/26,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.93

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