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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,781.91, 40,159.09 and 15,710.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,781.91, 40,159.09 and 15,710.42 is: 23,557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,781.91 : 40,159.09 = 15,710.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,781.91/40,159.09 = 15,710.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,781.91x = 40,159.09 × 15,710.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,781.91x = 630,916,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,916,290.75/26,781.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,557.56

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