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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.39, 39,402.39 and 14,584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.39, 39,402.39 and 14,584.81 is: 21,881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.39 : 39,402.39 = 14,584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.39/39,402.39 = 14,584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.39x = 39,402.39 × 14,584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.39x = 574,676,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,676,371.70/26,263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,881.27

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