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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,091.72, 39,070.80 and 14,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,091.72, 39,070.80 and 14,391.96 is: 21,551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,091.72 : 39,070.80 = 14,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,091.72/39,070.80 = 14,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,091.72x = 39,070.80 × 14,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,091.72x = 562,305,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,305,390.77/26,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,551.10

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