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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.09, 39,437.70 and 14,323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.09, 39,437.70 and 14,323.15 is: 21,438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.09 : 39,437.70 = 14,323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.09/39,437.70 = 14,323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.09x = 39,437.70 × 14,323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.09x = 564,872,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,872,092.76/26,349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,438.01

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