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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.34, 40,079.15 and 14,245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.34, 40,079.15 and 14,245.03 is: 21,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.34 : 40,079.15 = 14,245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.34/40,079.15 = 14,245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.34x = 40,079.15 × 14,245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.34x = 570,928,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,928,694.12/26,727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.23

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