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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.94, 40,477.23 and 15,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.94, 40,477.23 and 15,301.42 is: 22,956.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.94 : 40,477.23 = 15,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.94/40,477.23 = 15,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.94x = 40,477.23 × 15,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.94x = 619,359,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,359,096.67/26,979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.28

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