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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.76, 39,362.13 and 14,526.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.76, 39,362.13 and 14,526.42 is: 21,792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.76 : 39,362.13 = 14,526.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.76/39,362.13 = 14,526.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.76x = 39,362.13 × 14,526.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.76x = 571,790,832.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,790,832.47/26,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,792.67

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