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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.32, 39,183.84 and 14,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.32, 39,183.84 and 14,410.08 is: 21,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.32 : 39,183.84 = 14,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.32/39,183.84 = 14,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.32x = 39,183.84 × 14,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.32x = 564,642,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,642,269.11/26,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,615.32

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