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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.67, 39,861.42 and 14,088.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.67, 39,861.42 and 14,088.49 is: 21,134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.67 : 39,861.42 = 14,088.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.67/39,861.42 = 14,088.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.67x = 39,861.42 × 14,088.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.67x = 561,587,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,587,217.06/26,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,134.81

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