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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.97, 40,191.39 and 14,783.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.97, 40,191.39 and 14,783.99 is: 22,182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.97 : 40,191.39 = 14,783.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.97/40,191.39 = 14,783.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.97x = 40,191.39 × 14,783.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.97x = 594,188,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,188,906.89/26,786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.01

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