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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.72, 39,072.30 and 14,392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.72, 39,072.30 and 14,392.96 is: 21,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.72 : 39,072.30 = 14,392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.72/39,072.30 = 14,392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.72x = 39,072.30 × 14,392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.72x = 562,366,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,366,051.01/26,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.60

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