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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,689.62, 40,058.66 and 14,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,689.62, 40,058.66 and 14,220.28 is: 21,343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,689.62 : 40,058.66 = 14,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,689.62/40,058.66 = 14,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,689.62x = 40,058.66 × 14,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,689.62x = 569,645,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,645,361.62/26,689.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.33

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