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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,716.94, 40,082.24 and 15,632.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,716.94, 40,082.24 and 15,632.95 is: 23,453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,716.94 : 40,082.24 = 15,632.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,716.94/40,082.24 = 15,632.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,716.94x = 40,082.24 × 15,632.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,716.94x = 626,603,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,603,667.84/26,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,453.42

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