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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.66, 40,294.11 and 15,612.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.66, 40,294.11 and 15,612.28 is: 23,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.66 : 40,294.11 = 15,612.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.66/40,294.11 = 15,612.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.66x = 40,294.11 × 15,612.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.66x = 629,082,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,082,927.67/26,851.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,428.08

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