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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.52, 40,008.96 and 15,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.52, 40,008.96 and 15,011.52 is: 22,514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.52 : 40,008.96 = 15,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.52/40,008.96 = 15,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.52x = 40,008.96 × 15,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.52x = 600,595,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,595,303.22/26,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.85

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