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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.61, 40,233.08 and 15,580.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.61, 40,233.08 and 15,580.23 is: 23,372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.61 : 40,233.08 = 15,580.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.61/40,233.08 = 15,580.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.61x = 40,233.08 × 15,580.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.61x = 626,840,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,840,640.01/26,819.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,372.47

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