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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,826.72, 40,279.58 and 15,003.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,826.72, 40,279.58 and 15,003.65 is: 22,527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,826.72 : 40,279.58 = 15,003.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,826.72/40,279.58 = 15,003.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,826.72x = 40,279.58 × 15,003.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,826.72x = 604,340,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,340,858.68/26,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,527.57

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