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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.68, 40,447.98 and 15,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.68, 40,447.98 and 15,901.48 is: 23,845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.68 : 40,447.98 = 15,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.68/40,447.98 = 15,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.68x = 40,447.98 × 15,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.68x = 643,182,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,182,745.01/26,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,845.71

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