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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.04, 39,098.40 and 15,678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.04, 39,098.40 and 15,678.08 is: 23,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.04 : 39,098.40 = 15,678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.04/39,098.40 = 15,678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.04x = 39,098.40 × 15,678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.04x = 612,987,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,987,843.07/26,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,523.04

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