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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.67, 39,859.92 and 14,087.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.67, 39,859.92 and 14,087.49 is: 21,133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.67 : 39,859.92 = 14,087.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.67/39,859.92 = 14,087.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.67x = 39,859.92 × 14,087.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.67x = 561,526,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,526,224.40/26,570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.31

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