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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.58, 39,058.21 and 15,521.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.58, 39,058.21 and 15,521.58 is: 23,275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.58 : 39,058.21 = 15,521.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.58/39,058.21 = 15,521.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.58x = 39,058.21 × 15,521.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.58x = 606,245,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,245,131.17/26,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.42

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