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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,850.91, 40,292.98 and 15,611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,850.91, 40,292.98 and 15,611.53 is: 23,426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,850.91 : 40,292.98 = 15,611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,850.91/40,292.98 = 15,611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,850.91x = 40,292.98 × 15,611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,850.91x = 629,035,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,035,205.82/26,850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,426.96

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