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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.46, 39,901.28 and 14,149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.46, 39,901.28 and 14,149.46 is: 21,206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.46 : 39,901.28 = 14,149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.46/39,901.28 = 14,149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.46x = 39,901.28 × 14,149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.46x = 564,581,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,581,594.31/26,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.17

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