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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.76, 39,363.63 and 14,527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.76, 39,363.63 and 14,527.42 is: 21,794.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.76 : 39,363.63 = 14,527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.76/39,363.63 = 14,527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.76x = 39,363.63 × 14,527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.76x = 571,851,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,851,985.73/26,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,794.17

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