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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,826.97, 40,279.95 and 15,003.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,826.97, 40,279.95 and 15,003.91 is: 22,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,826.97 : 40,279.95 = 15,003.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,826.97/40,279.95 = 15,003.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,826.97x = 40,279.95 × 15,003.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,826.97x = 604,356,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,356,744.60/26,826.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,527.95

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