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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.54, 40,377.93 and 14,442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.54, 40,377.93 and 14,442.82 is: 21,657.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.54 : 40,377.93 = 14,442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.54/40,377.93 = 14,442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.54x = 40,377.93 × 14,442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.54x = 583,171,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,171,174.96/26,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.86

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