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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.74, 39,192.81 and 15,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.74, 39,192.81 and 15,064.14 is: 22,577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.74 : 39,192.81 = 15,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.74/39,192.81 = 15,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.74x = 39,192.81 × 15,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.74x = 590,405,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,405,976.83/26,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,577.89

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