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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,956.44, 40,441.98 and 15,277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,956.44, 40,441.98 and 15,277.86 is: 22,920.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,956.44 : 40,441.98 = 15,277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,956.44/40,441.98 = 15,277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,956.44x = 40,441.98 × 15,277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,956.44x = 617,866,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,866,908.56/26,956.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,920.94

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