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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,715.96, 40,035.60 and 15,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,715.96, 40,035.60 and 15,004.53 is: 22,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,715.96 : 40,035.60 = 15,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,715.96/40,035.60 = 15,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,715.96x = 40,035.60 × 15,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,715.96x = 600,715,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,715,361.27/26,715.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,485.26

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