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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.97, 39,136.25 and 15,546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.97, 39,136.25 and 15,546.50 is: 23,350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.97 : 39,136.25 = 15,546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.97/39,136.25 = 15,546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.97x = 39,136.25 × 15,546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.97x = 608,431,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,431,514.94/26,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,350.95

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