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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.98, 40,295.37 and 14,372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.98, 40,295.37 and 14,372.77 is: 21,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.98 : 40,295.37 = 14,372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.98/40,295.37 = 14,372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.98x = 40,295.37 × 14,372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.98x = 579,155,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,155,984.34/26,855.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.25

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