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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,486.60, 39,740.74 and 14,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,486.60, 39,740.74 and 14,003.30 is: 21,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,486.60 : 39,740.74 = 14,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,486.60/39,740.74 = 14,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,486.60x = 39,740.74 × 14,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,486.60x = 556,501,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,501,504.44/26,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.68

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