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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.52, 39,251.50 and 14,165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.52, 39,251.50 and 14,165.50 is: 21,208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.52 : 39,251.50 = 14,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.52/39,251.50 = 14,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.52x = 39,251.50 × 14,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.52x = 556,016,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,016,989.71/26,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,208.65

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