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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,702.55, 40,059.89 and 14,215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,702.55, 40,059.89 and 14,215.99 is: 21,327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,702.55 : 40,059.89 = 14,215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,702.55/40,059.89 = 14,215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,702.55x = 40,059.89 × 14,215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,702.55x = 569,490,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,490,995.64/26,702.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.22

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