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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.85, 40,462.40 and 14,345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.85, 40,462.40 and 14,345.98 is: 21,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.85 : 40,462.40 = 14,345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.85/40,462.40 = 14,345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.85x = 40,462.40 × 14,345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.85x = 580,472,715.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,472,715.86/26,998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,499.90

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