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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,646.13, 39,966.35 and 14,152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,646.13, 39,966.35 and 14,152.89 is: 21,227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,646.13 : 39,966.35 = 14,152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,646.13/39,966.35 = 14,152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,646.13x = 39,966.35 × 14,152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,646.13x = 565,639,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,639,355.25/26,646.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,227.83

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