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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,719.96, 40,041.60 and 15,008.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,719.96, 40,041.60 and 15,008.53 is: 22,491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,719.96 : 40,041.60 = 15,008.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,719.96/40,041.60 = 15,008.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,719.96x = 40,041.60 × 15,008.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,719.96x = 600,965,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,965,554.85/26,719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.26

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