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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,734.08, 40,087.62 and 15,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,734.08, 40,087.62 and 15,644.10 is: 23,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,734.08 : 40,087.62 = 15,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,734.08/40,087.62 = 15,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,734.08x = 40,087.62 × 15,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,734.08x = 627,134,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,134,736.04/26,734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,458.25

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