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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.44, 40,444.98 and 15,279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.44, 40,444.98 and 15,279.86 is: 22,923.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.44 : 40,444.98 = 15,279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.44/40,444.98 = 15,279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.44x = 40,444.98 × 15,279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.44x = 617,993,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,993,632.10/26,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,923.94

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