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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.41, 40,309.41 and 15,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.41, 40,309.41 and 15,044.97 is: 22,540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.41 : 40,309.41 = 15,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.41/40,309.41 = 15,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.41x = 40,309.41 × 15,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.41x = 606,453,864.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,453,864.17/26,905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.22

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