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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.06, 39,466.32 and 14,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.06, 39,466.32 and 14,306.34 is: 21,455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.06 : 39,466.32 = 14,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.06/39,466.32 = 14,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.06x = 39,466.32 × 14,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.06x = 564,618,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,618,592.47/26,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,455.29

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