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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.80, 40,015.80 and 14,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.80, 40,015.80 and 14,977.20 is: 22,470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.80 : 40,015.80 = 14,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.80/40,015.80 = 14,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.80x = 40,015.80 × 14,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.80x = 599,324,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,324,639.76/26,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.35

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