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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.59, 40,478.05 and 14,483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.59, 40,478.05 and 14,483.02 is: 21,730.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.59 : 40,478.05 = 14,483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.59/40,478.05 = 14,483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.59x = 40,478.05 × 14,483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.59x = 586,244,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,244,319.05/26,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,730.79

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