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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.18, 39,944.52 and 14,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.18, 39,944.52 and 14,132.16 is: 21,212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.18 : 39,944.52 = 14,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.18/39,944.52 = 14,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.18x = 39,944.52 × 14,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.18x = 564,502,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,502,544.83/26,612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,212.19

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