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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.93, 40,346.78 and 15,808.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.93, 40,346.78 and 15,808.14 is: 23,679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.93 : 40,346.78 = 15,808.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.93/40,346.78 = 15,808.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.93x = 40,346.78 × 15,808.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.93x = 637,807,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,807,467.75/26,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,679.57

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