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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,836.21, 40,265.72 and 14,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,836.21, 40,265.72 and 14,353 is: 21,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,836.21 : 40,265.72 = 14,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,836.21/40,265.72 = 14,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,836.21x = 40,265.72 × 14,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,836.21x = 577,933,879.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,933,879.16/26,836.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.60

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