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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.26, 39,983.49 and 14,184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.26, 39,983.49 and 14,184.36 is: 21,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.26 : 39,983.49 = 14,184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.26/39,983.49 = 14,184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.26x = 39,983.49 × 14,184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.26x = 567,140,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,140,216.22/26,650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,280.85

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