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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.89, 39,404.63 and 14,586.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.89, 39,404.63 and 14,586.31 is: 21,883.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.89 : 39,404.63 = 14,586.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.89/39,404.63 = 14,586.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.89x = 39,404.63 × 14,586.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.89x = 574,768,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,768,148.62/26,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,883.52

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