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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.08, 40,331.76 and 14,411.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.08, 40,331.76 and 14,411.43 is: 21,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.08 : 40,331.76 = 14,411.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.08/40,331.76 = 14,411.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.08x = 40,331.76 × 14,411.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.08x = 581,238,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,238,336.02/26,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,633.85

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