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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.43, 39,771.36 and 14,037.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.43, 39,771.36 and 14,037.81 is: 21,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.43 : 39,771.36 = 14,037.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.43/39,771.36 = 14,037.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.43x = 39,771.36 × 14,037.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.43x = 558,302,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,302,795.12/26,545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,031.98

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