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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.28, 39,122.64 and 15,002.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.28, 39,122.64 and 15,002.64 is: 22,488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.28 : 39,122.64 = 15,002.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.28/39,122.64 = 15,002.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.28x = 39,122.64 × 15,002.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.28x = 586,942,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,942,883.77/26,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,488.85

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