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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.64, 39,877.98 and 14,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.64, 39,877.98 and 14,251.24 is: 21,383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.64 : 39,877.98 = 14,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.64/39,877.98 = 14,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.64x = 39,877.98 × 14,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.64x = 568,310,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,310,663.70/26,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,383.04

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