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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.23, 40,081.48 and 15,042.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.23, 40,081.48 and 15,042.45 is: 22,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.23 : 40,081.48 = 15,042.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.23/40,081.48 = 15,042.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.23x = 40,081.48 × 15,042.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.23x = 602,923,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,923,658.83/26,729.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,556.72

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