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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.18, 39,177.76 and 15,591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.18, 39,177.76 and 15,591.27 is: 23,362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.18 : 39,177.76 = 15,591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.18/39,177.76 = 15,591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.18x = 39,177.76 × 15,591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.18x = 610,831,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,831,034.16/26,146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.15

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