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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.26, 39,362.88 and 14,526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.26, 39,362.88 and 14,526.92 is: 21,793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.26 : 39,362.88 = 14,526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.26/39,362.88 = 14,526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.26x = 39,362.88 × 14,526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.26x = 571,821,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,821,408.73/26,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,793.42

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