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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.99, 40,011.85 and 14,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.99, 40,011.85 and 14,851.44 is: 22,262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.99 : 40,011.85 = 14,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.99/40,011.85 = 14,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.99x = 40,011.85 × 14,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.99x = 594,233,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,233,510.09/26,691.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.61

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