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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.16, 40,125.51 and 15,668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.16, 40,125.51 and 15,668.64 is: 23,495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.16 : 40,125.51 = 15,668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.16/40,125.51 = 15,668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.16x = 40,125.51 × 15,668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.16x = 628,712,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,712,171.01/26,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,495.21

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