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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.69, 40,189.75 and 14,273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.69, 40,189.75 and 14,273.53 is: 21,449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.69 : 40,189.75 = 14,273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.69/40,189.75 = 14,273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.69x = 40,189.75 × 14,273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.69x = 573,649,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,649,466.16/26,744.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,449.10

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