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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,657.72, 40,010.76 and 14,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,657.72, 40,010.76 and 14,188.24 is: 21,295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,657.72 : 40,010.76 = 14,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,657.72/40,010.76 = 14,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,657.72x = 40,010.76 × 14,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,657.72x = 567,682,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,682,265.46/26,657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,295.23

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