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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.06, 39,924.56 and 14,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.06, 39,924.56 and 14,141.36 is: 21,205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.06 : 39,924.56 = 14,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.06/39,924.56 = 14,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.06x = 39,924.56 × 14,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.06x = 564,587,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,587,575.80/26,624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.92

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