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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,536.83, 39,734.10 and 14,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,536.83, 39,734.10 and 14,030.88 is: 21,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,536.83 : 39,734.10 = 14,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,536.83/39,734.10 = 14,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,536.83x = 39,734.10 × 14,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,536.83x = 557,504,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,504,389.01/26,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.70

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