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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.40, 39,158.10 and 15,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.40, 39,158.10 and 15,046.20 is: 22,569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.40 : 39,158.10 = 15,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.40/39,158.10 = 15,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.40x = 39,158.10 × 15,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.40x = 589,180,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,180,604.22/26,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,569.30

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