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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.37, 39,901.13 and 14,149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.37, 39,901.13 and 14,149.37 is: 21,206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.37 : 39,901.13 = 14,149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.37/39,901.13 = 14,149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.37x = 39,901.13 × 14,149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.37x = 564,575,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,575,851.79/26,623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.03

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