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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.39, 39,949.76 and 14,142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.39, 39,949.76 and 14,142.35 is: 21,219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.39 : 39,949.76 = 14,142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.39/39,949.76 = 14,142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.39x = 39,949.76 × 14,142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.39x = 564,983,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,983,555.61/26,625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,219.73

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