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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,418.96, 39,628.44 and 14,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,418.96, 39,628.44 and 14,106.96 is: 21,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,418.96 : 39,628.44 = 14,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,418.96/39,628.44 = 14,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,418.96x = 39,628.44 × 14,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,418.96x = 559,036,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,036,817.94/26,418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.44

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