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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.19, 39,934.62 and 14,159.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.19, 39,934.62 and 14,159.00 is: 21,231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.19 : 39,934.62 = 14,159.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.19/39,934.62 = 14,159.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.19x = 39,934.62 × 14,159.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.19x = 565,434,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,434,384.42/26,632.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.24

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