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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.87, 39,513.92 and 14,338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.87, 39,513.92 and 14,338.04 is: 21,502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.87 : 39,513.92 = 14,338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.87/39,513.92 = 14,338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.87x = 39,513.92 × 14,338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.87x = 566,552,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,552,165.52/26,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,502.77

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