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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.46, 40,438.97 and 15,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.46, 40,438.97 and 15,275.88 is: 22,917.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.46 : 40,438.97 = 15,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.46/40,438.97 = 15,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.46x = 40,438.97 × 15,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.46x = 617,740,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,740,853.04/26,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,917.95

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