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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.62, 40,441.68 and 14,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.62, 40,441.68 and 14,327.46 is: 21,483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.62 : 40,441.68 = 14,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.62/40,441.68 = 14,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.62x = 40,441.68 × 14,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.62x = 579,426,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,426,552.53/26,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,483.62

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