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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,836.54, 40,254.94 and 15,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,836.54, 40,254.94 and 15,735.44 is: 23,603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,836.54 : 40,254.94 = 15,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,836.54/40,254.94 = 15,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,836.54x = 40,254.94 × 15,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,836.54x = 633,429,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,429,193.07/26,836.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,603.24

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