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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.58, 39,055.21 and 15,519.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.58, 39,055.21 and 15,519.58 is: 23,272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.58 : 39,055.21 = 15,519.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.58/39,055.21 = 15,519.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.58x = 39,055.21 × 15,519.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.58x = 606,120,319.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,120,319.57/26,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.41

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