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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,897.17, 40,259.49 and 14,385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,897.17, 40,259.49 and 14,385.91 is: 21,532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,897.17 : 40,259.49 = 14,385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,897.17/40,259.49 = 14,385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,897.17x = 40,259.49 × 14,385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,897.17x = 579,169,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,169,399.79/26,897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,532.73

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