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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.72, 40,470.48 and 15,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.72, 40,470.48 and 15,748.72 is: 23,610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.72 : 40,470.48 = 15,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.72/40,470.48 = 15,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.72x = 40,470.48 × 15,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.72x = 637,358,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,358,257.79/26,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,610.48

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