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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.33, 39,398.11 and 14,459.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.33, 39,398.11 and 14,459.01 is: 21,663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.33 : 39,398.11 = 14,459.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.33/39,398.11 = 14,459.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.33x = 39,398.11 × 14,459.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.33x = 569,657,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,657,666.47/26,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.83

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