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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.51, 40,436.06 and 15,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.51, 40,436.06 and 15,273.93 is: 22,915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.51 : 40,436.06 = 15,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.51/40,436.06 = 15,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.51x = 40,436.06 × 15,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.51x = 617,617,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,617,473.55/26,952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,915.03

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