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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.14, 39,217.41 and 15,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.14, 39,217.41 and 15,044.64 is: 22,565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.14 : 39,217.41 = 15,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.14/39,217.41 = 15,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.14x = 39,217.41 × 15,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.14x = 590,011,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,011,815.18/26,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,565.92

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