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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,638.80, 40,001.40 and 14,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,638.80, 40,001.40 and 14,974.80 is: 22,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,638.80 : 40,001.40 = 14,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,638.80/40,001.40 = 14,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,638.80x = 40,001.40 × 14,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,638.80x = 599,012,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,012,964.72/26,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,486.48

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