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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.60, 40,257.30 and 15,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.60, 40,257.30 and 15,148.60 is: 22,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.60 : 40,257.30 = 15,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.60/40,257.30 = 15,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.60x = 40,257.30 × 15,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.60x = 609,841,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,841,734.78/26,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,744.60

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