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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.20, 40,062.30 and 14,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.20, 40,062.30 and 14,266.60 is: 21,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.20 : 40,062.30 = 14,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.20/40,062.30 = 14,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.20x = 40,062.30 × 14,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.20x = 571,552,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,552,809.18/26,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.90

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