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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.89, 39,898.05 and 14,107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.89, 39,898.05 and 14,107.86 is: 21,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.89 : 39,898.05 = 14,107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.89/39,898.05 = 14,107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.89x = 39,898.05 × 14,107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.89x = 562,876,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,876,103.67/26,590.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.01

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