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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.36, 39,899.64 and 14,148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.36, 39,899.64 and 14,148.36 is: 21,204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.36 : 39,899.64 = 14,148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.36/39,899.64 = 14,148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.36x = 39,899.64 × 14,148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.36x = 564,514,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,514,470.59/26,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,204.52

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