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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.46, 39,636.69 and 14,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.46, 39,636.69 and 14,112.46 is: 21,168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.46 : 39,636.69 = 14,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.46/39,636.69 = 14,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.46x = 39,636.69 × 14,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.46x = 559,371,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,371,202.16/26,424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.69

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