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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.97, 40,278.45 and 15,002.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.97, 40,278.45 and 15,002.91 is: 22,526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.97 : 40,278.45 = 15,002.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.97/40,278.45 = 15,002.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.97x = 40,278.45 × 15,002.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.97x = 604,293,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,293,823.23/26,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,526.45

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