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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.96, 40,439.72 and 15,276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.96, 40,439.72 and 15,276.38 is: 22,918.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.96 : 40,439.72 = 15,276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.96/40,439.72 = 15,276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.96x = 40,439.72 × 15,276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.96x = 617,772,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,772,251.23/26,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,918.69

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