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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.72, 39,082.10 and 15,531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.72, 39,082.10 and 15,531.72 is: 23,294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.72 : 39,082.10 = 15,531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.72/39,082.10 = 15,531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.72x = 39,082.10 × 15,531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.72x = 607,012,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,012,156.55/26,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,294.01

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