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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,589.35, 39,895.76 and 14,106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,589.35, 39,895.76 and 14,106.33 is: 21,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,589.35 : 39,895.76 = 14,106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,589.35/39,895.76 = 14,106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,589.35x = 39,895.76 × 14,106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,589.35x = 562,782,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,782,791.43/26,589.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.72

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