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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.73, 40,284.08 and 15,006.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.73, 40,284.08 and 15,006.66 is: 22,532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.73 : 40,284.08 = 15,006.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.73/40,284.08 = 15,006.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.73x = 40,284.08 × 15,006.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.73x = 604,529,491.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,529,491.97/26,829.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.08

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