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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.36, 39,316.20 and 14,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.36, 39,316.20 and 14,358.60 is: 21,517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.36 : 39,316.20 = 14,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.36/39,316.20 = 14,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.36x = 39,316.20 × 14,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.36x = 564,525,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,525,589.32/26,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,517.74

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