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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.50, 39,974.41 and 14,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.50, 39,974.41 and 14,158.27 is: 21,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.50 : 39,974.41 = 14,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.50/39,974.41 = 14,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.50x = 39,974.41 × 14,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.50x = 565,968,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,968,489.87/26,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.90

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