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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.51, 39,925.91 and 15,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.51, 39,925.91 and 15,535.40 is: 23,295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.51 : 39,925.91 = 15,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.51/39,925.91 = 15,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.51x = 39,925.91 × 15,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.51x = 620,264,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,264,821.42/26,625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,295.89

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