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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.58, 39,257.61 and 14,169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.58, 39,257.61 and 14,169.58 is: 21,214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.58 : 39,257.61 = 14,169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.58/39,257.61 = 14,169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.58x = 39,257.61 × 14,169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.58x = 556,263,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,263,845.50/26,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.78

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