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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,854.70, 40,282.05 and 15,190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,854.70, 40,282.05 and 15,190.70 is: 22,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,854.70 : 40,282.05 = 15,190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,854.70/40,282.05 = 15,190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,854.70x = 40,282.05 × 15,190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,854.70x = 611,912,536.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,912,536.94/26,854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.05

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