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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.96, 40,056.60 and 15,018.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.96, 40,056.60 and 15,018.56 is: 22,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.96 : 40,056.60 = 15,018.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.96/40,056.60 = 15,018.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.96x = 40,056.60 × 15,018.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.96x = 601,592,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,592,450.50/26,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,506.30

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