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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.05, 40,365.90 and 15,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.05, 40,365.90 and 15,246.60 is: 22,838.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.05 : 40,365.90 = 15,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.05/40,365.90 = 15,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.05x = 40,365.90 × 15,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.05x = 615,442,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,442,730.94/26,947.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,838.96

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