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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.14, 39,896.73 and 14,263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.14, 39,896.73 and 14,263.74 is: 21,401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.14 : 39,896.73 = 14,263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.14/39,896.73 = 14,263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.14x = 39,896.73 × 14,263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.14x = 569,076,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,076,583.57/26,590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.79

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