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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.64, 40,231.85 and 15,798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.64, 40,231.85 and 15,798.26 is: 23,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.64 : 40,231.85 = 15,798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.64/40,231.85 = 15,798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.64x = 40,231.85 × 15,798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.64x = 635,593,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,593,025.42/26,821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,697.02

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