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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.04, 39,056.52 and 15,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.04, 39,056.52 and 15,086 is: 22,615.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.04 : 39,056.52 = 15,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.04/39,056.52 = 15,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.04x = 39,056.52 × 15,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.04x = 589,206,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,206,660.72/26,053.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,615.66

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