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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.79, 40,013.93 and 14,190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.79, 40,013.93 and 14,190.36 is: 21,298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.79 : 40,013.93 = 14,190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.79/40,013.93 = 14,190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.79x = 40,013.93 × 14,190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.79x = 567,812,071.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,812,071.71/26,659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,298.45

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