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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,712.96, 40,093.80 and 14,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,712.96, 40,093.80 and 14,243.52 is: 21,378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,712.96 : 40,093.80 = 14,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,712.96/40,093.80 = 14,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,712.96x = 40,093.80 × 14,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,712.96x = 571,076,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,076,842.18/26,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.27

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