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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.76, 39,936.18 and 14,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.76, 39,936.18 and 14,158.76 is: 21,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.76 : 39,936.18 = 14,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.76/39,936.18 = 14,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.76x = 39,936.18 × 14,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.76x = 565,446,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,446,787.94/26,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.25

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