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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.81, 39,240.72 and 14,329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.81, 39,240.72 and 14,329.38 is: 21,488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.81 : 39,240.72 = 14,329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.81/39,240.72 = 14,329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.81x = 39,240.72 × 14,329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.81x = 562,295,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,295,188.35/26,166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,488.87

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