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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,762.22, 40,215.96 and 14,290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,762.22, 40,215.96 and 14,290.92 is: 21,475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,762.22 : 40,215.96 = 14,290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,762.22/40,215.96 = 14,290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,762.22x = 40,215.96 × 14,290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,762.22x = 574,723,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,723,067.08/26,762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,475.16

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