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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.52, 40,079.44 and 14,245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.52, 40,079.44 and 14,245.22 is: 21,361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.52 : 40,079.44 = 14,245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.52/40,079.44 = 14,245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.52x = 40,079.44 × 14,245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.52x = 570,940,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,940,440.28/26,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.52

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