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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.70, 40,030.96 and 14,192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.70, 40,030.96 and 14,192.45 is: 21,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.70 : 40,030.96 = 14,192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.70/40,030.96 = 14,192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.70x = 40,030.96 × 14,192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.70x = 568,137,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,137,162.62/26,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.34

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