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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.46, 40,169.36 and 14,296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.46, 40,169.36 and 14,296.43 is: 21,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.46 : 40,169.36 = 14,296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.46/40,169.36 = 14,296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.46x = 40,169.36 × 14,296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.46x = 574,278,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,278,579.55/26,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,454.35

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