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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.66, 40,280.99 and 15,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.66, 40,280.99 and 15,004.60 is: 22,528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.66 : 40,280.99 = 15,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.66/40,280.99 = 15,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.66x = 40,280.99 × 15,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.66x = 604,399,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,399,966.83/26,827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,528.98

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