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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.96, 39,158.08 and 14,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.96, 39,158.08 and 14,283.02 is: 21,390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.96 : 39,158.08 = 14,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.96/39,158.08 = 14,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.96x = 39,158.08 × 14,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.96x = 559,295,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,295,701.99/26,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.47

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