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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.13, 39,244.64 and 14,486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.13, 39,244.64 and 14,486.13 is: 21,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.13 : 39,244.64 = 14,486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.13/39,244.64 = 14,486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.13x = 39,244.64 × 14,486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.13x = 568,502,884.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,502,884.41/26,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,739.96

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