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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.92, 39,088.36 and 15,535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.92, 39,088.36 and 15,535.90 is: 23,300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.92 : 39,088.36 = 15,535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.92/39,088.36 = 15,535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.92x = 39,088.36 × 15,535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.92x = 607,272,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,272,852.12/26,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,300.26

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