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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.72, 40,005.30 and 14,184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.72, 40,005.30 and 14,184.86 is: 21,282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.72 : 40,005.30 = 14,184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.72/40,005.30 = 14,184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.72x = 40,005.30 × 14,184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.72x = 567,469,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,469,579.76/26,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,282.46

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