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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.52, 39,396.92 and 14,442.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.52, 39,396.92 and 14,442.05 is: 21,628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.52 : 39,396.92 = 14,442.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.52/39,396.92 = 14,442.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.52x = 39,396.92 × 14,442.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.52x = 568,972,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,972,019.29/26,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.56

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