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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.31, 39,242.97 and 14,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.31, 39,242.97 and 14,330.88 is: 21,491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.31 : 39,242.97 = 14,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.31/39,242.97 = 14,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.31x = 39,242.97 × 14,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.31x = 562,386,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,386,293.91/26,168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.12

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