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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,690.72, 40,009.95 and 14,995.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,690.72, 40,009.95 and 14,995.13 is: 22,478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,690.72 : 40,009.95 = 14,995.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,690.72/40,009.95 = 14,995.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,690.72x = 40,009.95 × 14,995.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,690.72x = 599,954,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,954,201.49/26,690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,478.01

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