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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,922.92, 40,370.81 and 15,681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,922.92, 40,370.81 and 15,681.87 is: 23,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,922.92 : 40,370.81 = 15,681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,922.92/40,370.81 = 15,681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,922.92x = 40,370.81 × 15,681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,922.92x = 633,089,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,089,715.81/26,922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,514.90

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