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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.93, 39,942.27 and 14,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.93, 39,942.27 and 14,152.94 is: 21,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.93 : 39,942.27 = 14,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.93/39,942.27 = 14,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.93x = 39,942.27 × 14,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.93x = 565,300,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,300,550.77/26,635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.24

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