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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,580.16, 39,853.50 and 14,092.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,580.16, 39,853.50 and 14,092.30 is: 21,129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,580.16 : 39,853.50 = 14,092.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,580.16/39,853.50 = 14,092.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,580.16x = 39,853.50 × 14,092.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,580.16x = 561,627,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,627,478.05/26,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,129.57

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