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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.04, 39,157.32 and 15,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.04, 39,157.32 and 15,040.44 is: 22,542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.04 : 39,157.32 = 15,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.04/39,157.32 = 15,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.04x = 39,157.32 × 15,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.04x = 588,943,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,943,322.02/26,126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.39

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