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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,536.18, 39,795.54 and 14,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,536.18, 39,795.54 and 14,049.22 is: 21,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,536.18 : 39,795.54 = 14,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,536.18/39,795.54 = 14,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,536.18x = 39,795.54 × 14,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,536.18x = 559,096,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,096,296.48/26,536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.21

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