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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.68, 39,349.40 and 14,395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.68, 39,349.40 and 14,395.28 is: 21,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.68 : 39,349.40 = 14,395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.68/39,349.40 = 14,395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.68x = 39,349.40 × 14,395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.68x = 566,445,630.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,445,630.83/26,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.66

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