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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.56, 39,897.38 and 14,139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.56, 39,897.38 and 14,139.34 is: 21,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.56 : 39,897.38 = 14,139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.56/39,897.38 = 14,139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.56x = 39,897.38 × 14,139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.56x = 564,122,620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,122,620.93/26,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.20

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