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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,537.52, 39,731.40 and 14,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,537.52, 39,731.40 and 14,029.20 is: 21,004.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,537.52 : 39,731.40 = 14,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,537.52/39,731.40 = 14,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,537.52x = 39,731.40 × 14,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,537.52x = 557,399,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,399,756.88/26,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.21

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