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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.96, 39,768.66 and 14,199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.96, 39,768.66 and 14,199.96 is: 21,300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.96 : 39,768.66 = 14,199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.96/39,768.66 = 14,199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.96x = 39,768.66 × 14,199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.96x = 564,713,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,713,381.25/26,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,300.33

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