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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.55, 36,391.03 and 15,040.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.55, 36,391.03 and 15,040.91 is: 20,752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.55 : 36,391.03 = 15,040.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.55/36,391.03 = 15,040.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.55x = 36,391.03 × 15,040.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.55x = 547,354,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,354,207.04/26,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.33

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