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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.95, 39,291.28 and 14,371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.95, 39,291.28 and 14,371.93 is: 21,523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.95 : 39,291.28 = 14,371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.95/39,291.28 = 14,371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.95x = 39,291.28 × 14,371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.95x = 564,691,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,691,538.95/26,235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.58

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