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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.74, 40,432.51 and 15,110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.74, 40,432.51 and 15,110.12 is: 22,649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.74 : 40,432.51 = 15,110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.74/40,432.51 = 15,110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.74x = 40,432.51 × 15,110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.74x = 610,939,800.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,939,800.29/26,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,649.43

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