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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.72, 39,075.30 and 14,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.72, 39,075.30 and 14,394.96 is: 21,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.72 : 39,075.30 = 14,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.72/39,075.30 = 14,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.72x = 39,075.30 × 14,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.72x = 562,487,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,487,380.49/26,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,555.60

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