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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.44, 39,985.95 and 13,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.44, 39,985.95 and 13,996.22 is: 21,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.44 : 39,985.95 = 13,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.44/39,985.95 = 13,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.44x = 39,985.95 × 13,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.44x = 559,652,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,652,153.11/26,649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.52

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