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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.40, 39,980.40 and 14,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.40, 39,980.40 and 14,983.20 is: 22,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.40 : 39,980.40 = 14,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.40/39,980.40 = 14,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.40x = 39,980.40 × 14,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.40x = 599,034,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,034,329.28/26,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.01

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