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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,712.66, 40,033.59 and 14,205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,712.66, 40,033.59 and 14,205.75 is: 21,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,712.66 : 40,033.59 = 14,205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,712.66/40,033.59 = 14,205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,712.66x = 40,033.59 × 14,205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,712.66x = 568,707,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,707,171.14/26,712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.80

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