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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.04, 40,249.62 and 15,742.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.04, 40,249.62 and 15,742.94 is: 23,581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.04 : 40,249.62 = 15,742.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.04/40,249.62 = 15,742.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.04x = 40,249.62 × 15,742.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.04x = 633,647,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,647,151.43/26,870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,581.92

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