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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,678.55, 40,029.59 and 14,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,678.55, 40,029.59 and 14,195.64 is: 21,299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,678.55 : 40,029.59 = 14,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,678.55/40,029.59 = 14,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,678.55x = 40,029.59 × 14,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,678.55x = 568,245,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,245,648.99/26,678.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.72

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