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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.02, 39,400.66 and 14,444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.02, 39,400.66 and 14,444.55 is: 21,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.02 : 39,400.66 = 14,444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.02/39,400.66 = 14,444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.02x = 39,400.66 × 14,444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.02x = 569,124,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,124,803.40/26,309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.31

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