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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.71, 39,861.15 and 14,122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.71, 39,861.15 and 14,122.71 is: 21,166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.71 : 39,861.15 = 14,122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.71/39,861.15 = 14,122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.71x = 39,861.15 × 14,122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.71x = 562,947,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,947,461.72/26,596.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,166.06

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