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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,508.84, 39,716.52 and 14,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,508.84, 39,716.52 and 14,001.26 is: 20,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,508.84 : 39,716.52 = 14,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,508.84/39,716.52 = 14,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,508.84x = 39,716.52 × 14,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,508.84x = 556,081,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,081,124.23/26,508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.20

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