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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.62, 40,145.85 and 14,914.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.62, 40,145.85 and 14,914.49 is: 22,393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.62 : 40,145.85 = 14,914.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.62/40,145.85 = 14,914.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.62x = 40,145.85 × 14,914.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.62x = 598,754,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,754,878.37/26,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.72

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