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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.96, 39,637.44 and 14,112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.96, 39,637.44 and 14,112.96 is: 21,169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.96 : 39,637.44 = 14,112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.96/39,637.44 = 14,112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.96x = 39,637.44 × 14,112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.96x = 559,401,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,401,605.22/26,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,169.44

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