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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,726.23, 40,076.98 and 15,039.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,726.23, 40,076.98 and 15,039.45 is: 22,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,726.23 : 40,076.98 = 15,039.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,726.23/40,076.98 = 15,039.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,726.23x = 40,076.98 × 15,039.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,726.23x = 602,735,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,735,536.48/26,726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,552.21

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