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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.59, 39,219.38 and 14,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.59, 39,219.38 and 14,315.10 is: 21,467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.59 : 39,219.38 = 14,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.59/39,219.38 = 14,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.59x = 39,219.38 × 14,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.59x = 561,429,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,429,275.06/26,152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.44

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