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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,930.20, 40,395.30 and 15,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,930.20, 40,395.30 and 15,266.20 is: 22,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,930.20 : 40,395.30 = 15,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,930.20/40,395.30 = 15,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,930.20x = 40,395.30 × 15,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,930.20x = 616,682,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,682,728.86/26,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.30

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