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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.48, 40,050.14 and 15,618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.48, 40,050.14 and 15,618.56 is: 23,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.48 : 40,050.14 = 15,618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.48/40,050.14 = 15,618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.48x = 40,050.14 × 15,618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.48x = 625,525,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,525,514.60/26,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,420.48

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