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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.91, 39,334.77 and 14,385.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.91, 39,334.77 and 14,385.51 is: 21,576.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.91 : 39,334.77 = 14,385.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.91/39,334.77 = 14,385.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.91x = 39,334.77 × 14,385.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.91x = 565,850,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,850,727.18/26,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,576.02

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