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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.76, 40,067.92 and 14,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.76, 40,067.92 and 14,226.24 is: 21,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.76 : 40,067.92 = 14,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.76/40,067.92 = 14,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.76x = 40,067.92 × 14,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.76x = 570,015,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,015,846.22/26,695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.30

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