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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.02, 39,278.82 and 14,502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.02, 39,278.82 and 14,502.44 is: 21,757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.02 : 39,278.82 = 14,502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.02/39,278.82 = 14,502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.02x = 39,278.82 × 14,502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.02x = 569,638,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,638,533.93/26,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,757.69

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