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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.54, 40,145.73 and 14,914.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.54, 40,145.73 and 14,914.41 is: 22,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.54 : 40,145.73 = 14,914.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.54/40,145.73 = 14,914.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.54x = 40,145.73 × 14,914.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.54x = 598,749,876.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,749,876.97/26,737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.61

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