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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.95, 40,179.62 and 14,266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.95, 40,179.62 and 14,266.79 is: 21,438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.95 : 40,179.62 = 14,266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.95/40,179.62 = 14,266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.95x = 40,179.62 × 14,266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.95x = 573,233,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,233,928.59/26,737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,438.96

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