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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.97, 40,281.45 and 15,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.97, 40,281.45 and 15,004.91 is: 22,529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.97 : 40,281.45 = 15,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.97/40,281.45 = 15,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.97x = 40,281.45 × 15,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.97x = 604,419,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,419,531.92/26,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,529.45

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