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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.52, 40,010.46 and 15,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.52, 40,010.46 and 15,012.52 is: 22,516.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.52 : 40,010.46 = 15,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.52/40,010.46 = 15,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.52x = 40,010.46 × 15,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.52x = 600,657,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,657,830.96/26,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,516.35

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