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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.56, 40,053.53 and 15,621.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.56, 40,053.53 and 15,621.49 is: 23,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.56 : 40,053.53 = 15,621.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.56/40,053.53 = 15,621.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.56x = 40,053.53 × 15,621.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.56x = 625,695,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,695,740.25/26,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,424.16

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