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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.20, 40,014.66 and 14,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.20, 40,014.66 and 14,195.24 is: 21,288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.20 : 40,014.66 = 14,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.20/40,014.66 = 14,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.20x = 40,014.66 × 14,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.20x = 568,017,702.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,017,702.22/26,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,288.26

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