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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,858.08, 40,253.04 and 15,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,858.08, 40,253.04 and 15,177.84 is: 22,747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,858.08 : 40,253.04 = 15,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,858.08/40,253.04 = 15,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,858.08x = 40,253.04 × 15,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,858.08x = 610,954,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,954,200.63/26,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,747.50

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