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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,487.96, 39,731.49 and 14,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,487.96, 39,731.49 and 14,005.32 is: 21,007.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,487.96 : 39,731.49 = 14,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,487.96/39,731.49 = 14,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,487.96x = 39,731.49 × 14,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,487.96x = 556,452,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,452,231.53/26,487.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.74

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