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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,828.73, 40,282.58 and 15,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,828.73, 40,282.58 and 15,005.66 is: 22,530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,828.73 : 40,282.58 = 15,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,828.73/40,282.58 = 15,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,828.73x = 40,282.58 × 15,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,828.73x = 604,466,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,466,699.40/26,828.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.58

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