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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.74, 39,231.54 and 15,037.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.74, 39,231.54 and 15,037.92 is: 22,558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.74 : 39,231.54 = 15,037.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.74/39,231.54 = 15,037.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.74x = 39,231.54 × 15,037.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.74x = 589,960,760.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,960,760.00/26,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,558.28

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