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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.64, 40,361.04 and 14,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.64, 40,361.04 and 14,435.52 is: 21,639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.64 : 40,361.04 = 14,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.64/40,361.04 = 14,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.64x = 40,361.04 × 14,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.64x = 582,632,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,632,600.14/26,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,639.38

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