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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.09, 39,863.21 and 14,124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.09, 39,863.21 and 14,124.09 is: 21,168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.09 : 39,863.21 = 14,124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.09/39,863.21 = 14,124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.09x = 39,863.21 × 14,124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.09x = 563,031,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,031,565.73/26,598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.12

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