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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.59, 39,889.46 and 14,141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.59, 39,889.46 and 14,141.59 is: 21,194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.59 : 39,889.46 = 14,141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.59/39,889.46 = 14,141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.59x = 39,889.46 × 14,141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.59x = 564,100,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,100,324.27/26,615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.36

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