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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,719.64, 40,072.94 and 14,228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,719.64, 40,072.94 and 14,228.36 is: 21,339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,719.64 : 40,072.94 = 14,228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,719.64/40,072.94 = 14,228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,719.64x = 40,072.94 × 14,228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,719.64x = 570,172,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,172,216.58/26,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,339.07

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