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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.76, 40,105.28 and 14,262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.76, 40,105.28 and 14,262.46 is: 21,387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.76 : 40,105.28 = 14,262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.76/40,105.28 = 14,262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.76x = 40,105.28 × 14,262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.76x = 571,999,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,999,887.18/26,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,387.36

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