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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,720.20, 40,098.19 and 14,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,720.20, 40,098.19 and 14,248.84 is: 21,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,720.20 : 40,098.19 = 14,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,720.20/40,098.19 = 14,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,720.20x = 40,098.19 × 14,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,720.20x = 571,352,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,352,546.86/26,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,382.79

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