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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.31, 39,097.92 and 15,542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.31, 39,097.92 and 15,542.28 is: 23,309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.31 : 39,097.92 = 15,542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.31/39,097.92 = 15,542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.31x = 39,097.92 × 15,542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.31x = 607,670,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,670,820.06/26,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,309.82

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