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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.72, 40,463.84 and 15,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.72, 40,463.84 and 15,304 is: 22,950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.72 : 40,463.84 = 15,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.72/40,463.84 = 15,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.72x = 40,463.84 × 15,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.72x = 619,258,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,258,607.36/26,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.19

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