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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.97, 40,194.39 and 14,785.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.97, 40,194.39 and 14,785.99 is: 22,185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.97 : 40,194.39 = 14,785.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.97/40,194.39 = 14,785.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.97x = 40,194.39 × 14,785.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.97x = 594,313,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,313,848.60/26,788.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.02

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