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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.30, 40,464.45 and 15,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.30, 40,464.45 and 15,117.90 is: 22,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.30 : 40,464.45 = 15,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.30/40,464.45 = 15,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.30x = 40,464.45 × 15,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.30x = 611,737,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,737,508.66/26,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,676.85

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