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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.40, 39,021.58 and 14,207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.40, 39,021.58 and 14,207.08 is: 21,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.40 : 39,021.58 = 14,207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.40/39,021.58 = 14,207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.40x = 39,021.58 × 14,207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.40x = 554,382,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,382,708.79/26,071.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.02

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