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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,710.96, 40,090.80 and 14,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,710.96, 40,090.80 and 14,241.52 is: 21,375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,710.96 : 40,090.80 = 14,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,710.96/40,090.80 = 14,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,710.96x = 40,090.80 × 14,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,710.96x = 570,953,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,953,930.02/26,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,375.27

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