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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.52, 40,082.44 and 14,247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.52, 40,082.44 and 14,247.22 is: 21,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.52 : 40,082.44 = 14,247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.52/40,082.44 = 14,247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.52x = 40,082.44 × 14,247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.52x = 571,063,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,063,340.82/26,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.52

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