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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,540.82, 39,723.72 and 14,676.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,540.82, 39,723.72 and 14,676.34 is: 21,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,540.82 : 39,723.72 = 14,676.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,540.82/39,723.72 = 14,676.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,540.82x = 39,723.72 × 14,676.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,540.82x = 582,998,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,998,820.78/26,540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,966.12

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