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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,684.58, 40,050.96 and 14,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,684.58, 40,050.96 and 14,215.02 is: 21,335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,684.58 : 40,050.96 = 14,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,684.58/40,050.96 = 14,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,684.58x = 40,050.96 × 14,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,684.58x = 569,325,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,325,197.42/26,684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.36

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