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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.89, 39,281.63 and 14,504.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.89, 39,281.63 and 14,504.31 is: 21,760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.89 : 39,281.63 = 14,504.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.89/39,281.63 = 14,504.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.89x = 39,281.63 × 14,504.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.89x = 569,752,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,752,866.30/26,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,760.50

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