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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.46, 40,067.82 and 15,026.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.46, 40,067.82 and 15,026.06 is: 22,517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.46 : 40,067.82 = 15,026.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.46/40,067.82 = 15,026.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.46x = 40,067.82 × 15,026.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.46x = 602,061,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,061,467.39/26,737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.53

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