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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.35, 39,951.38 and 14,143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.35, 39,951.38 and 14,143.34 is: 21,221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.35 : 39,951.38 = 14,143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.35/39,951.38 = 14,143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.35x = 39,951.38 × 14,143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.35x = 565,045,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,045,950.81/26,626.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.31

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