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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.31, 39,096.42 and 15,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.31, 39,096.42 and 15,541.28 is: 23,308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.31 : 39,096.42 = 15,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.31/39,096.42 = 15,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.31x = 39,096.42 × 15,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.31x = 607,608,214.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,608,214.74/26,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,308.31

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