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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.36, 39,326.80 and 14,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.36, 39,326.80 and 14,377.29 is: 21,546.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.36 : 39,326.80 = 14,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.36/39,326.80 = 14,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.36x = 39,326.80 × 14,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.36x = 565,412,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,412,808.37/26,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.63

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