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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,853.54, 40,291.70 and 14,370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,853.54, 40,291.70 and 14,370.33 is: 21,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,853.54 : 40,291.70 = 14,370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,853.54/40,291.70 = 14,370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,853.54x = 40,291.70 × 14,370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,853.54x = 579,004,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,004,999.11/26,853.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.59

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