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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,730.06, 40,094.73 and 15,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,730.06, 40,094.73 and 15,706.68 is: 23,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,730.06 : 40,094.73 = 15,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,730.06/40,094.73 = 15,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,730.06x = 40,094.73 × 15,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,730.06x = 629,755,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,755,093.80/26,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,559.81

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