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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,726.58, 40,046.09 and 14,233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,726.58, 40,046.09 and 14,233.34 is: 21,326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,726.58 : 40,046.09 = 14,233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,726.58/40,046.09 = 14,233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,726.58x = 40,046.09 × 14,233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,726.58x = 569,989,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,989,614.64/26,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,326.69

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