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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.76, 40,033.41 and 14,203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.76, 40,033.41 and 14,203.23 is: 21,317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.76 : 40,033.41 = 14,203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.76/40,033.41 = 14,203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.76x = 40,033.41 × 14,203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.76x = 568,603,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,603,729.91/26,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.77

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