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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,725.56, 40,102.56 and 15,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,725.56, 40,102.56 and 15,039.60 is: 22,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,725.56 : 40,102.56 = 15,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,725.56/40,102.56 = 15,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,725.56x = 40,102.56 × 15,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,725.56x = 603,126,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,126,461.38/26,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,567.40

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