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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,730.23, 40,082.98 and 15,043.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,730.23, 40,082.98 and 15,043.45 is: 22,558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,730.23 : 40,082.98 = 15,043.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,730.23/40,082.98 = 15,043.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,730.23x = 40,082.98 × 15,043.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,730.23x = 602,986,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,986,305.48/26,730.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,558.22

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