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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.04, 39,055.02 and 15,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.04, 39,055.02 and 15,085 is: 22,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.04 : 39,055.02 = 15,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.04/39,055.02 = 15,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.04x = 39,055.02 × 15,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.04x = 589,144,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,144,976.70/26,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,614.16

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