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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,725.46, 40,076.34 and 14,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,725.46, 40,076.34 and 14,243.16 is: 21,358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,725.46 : 40,076.34 = 14,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,725.46/40,076.34 = 14,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,725.46x = 40,076.34 × 14,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,725.46x = 570,813,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,813,722.83/26,725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.42

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