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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.98, 39,095.86 and 14,210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.98, 39,095.86 and 14,210.29 is: 21,296.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.98 : 39,095.86 = 14,210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.98/39,095.86 = 14,210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.98x = 39,095.86 × 14,210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.98x = 555,563,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,563,241.87/26,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.57

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