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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.29, 39,192.80 and 15,073.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.29, 39,192.80 and 15,073.29 is: 22,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.29 : 39,192.80 = 15,073.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.29/39,192.80 = 15,073.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.29x = 39,192.80 × 15,073.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.29x = 590,764,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,764,364.95/26,157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.08

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