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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,678.57, 40,023.62 and 14,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,678.57, 40,023.62 and 14,196.76 is: 21,298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,678.57 : 40,023.62 = 14,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,678.57/40,023.62 = 14,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,678.57x = 40,023.62 × 14,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,678.57x = 568,205,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,205,553.38/26,678.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,298.21

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