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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.67, 40,103.51 and 15,042.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.67, 40,103.51 and 15,042.51 is: 22,563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.67 : 40,103.51 = 15,042.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.67/40,103.51 = 15,042.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.67x = 40,103.51 × 15,042.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.67x = 603,257,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,257,375.00/26,735.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.77

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