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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,916.48, 40,323.84 and 15,238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,916.48, 40,323.84 and 15,238.08 is: 22,828.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,916.48 : 40,323.84 = 15,238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,916.48/40,323.84 = 15,238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,916.48x = 40,323.84 × 15,238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,916.48x = 614,457,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,457,899.83/26,916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,828.32

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