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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.58, 40,274.63 and 14,194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.58, 40,274.63 and 14,194.31 is: 21,302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.58 : 40,274.63 = 14,194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.58/40,274.63 = 14,194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.58x = 40,274.63 × 14,194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.58x = 571,670,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,670,583.36/26,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,302.71

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