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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.56, 40,057.56 and 15,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.56, 40,057.56 and 15,009.60 is: 22,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.56 : 40,057.56 = 15,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.56/40,057.56 = 15,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.56x = 40,057.56 × 15,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.56x = 601,247,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,247,952.58/26,695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,522.40

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