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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.44, 40,440.48 and 15,276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.44, 40,440.48 and 15,276.86 is: 22,919.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.44 : 40,440.48 = 15,276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.44/40,440.48 = 15,276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.44x = 40,440.48 × 15,276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.44x = 617,803,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,803,551.29/26,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,919.44

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