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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864.02, 40,285.50 and 15,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864.02, 40,285.50 and 15,773.50 is: 23,654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864.02 : 40,285.50 = 15,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864.02/40,285.50 = 15,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864.02x = 40,285.50 × 15,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864.02x = 635,443,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,443,334.25/26,864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,654.07

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