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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.49, 39,098.85 and 15,577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.49, 39,098.85 and 15,577.92 is: 23,336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.49 : 39,098.85 = 15,577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.49/39,098.85 = 15,577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.49x = 39,098.85 × 15,577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.49x = 609,078,757.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,078,757.39/26,099.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,336.81

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