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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.89, 40,141.45 and 14,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.89, 40,141.45 and 14,281.11 is: 21,416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.89 : 40,141.45 = 14,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.89/40,141.45 = 14,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.89x = 40,141.45 × 14,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.89x = 573,264,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,264,463.01/26,767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,416.12

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