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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.29, 39,195.79 and 15,075.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.29, 39,195.79 and 15,075.29 is: 22,588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.29 : 39,195.79 = 15,075.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.29/39,195.79 = 15,075.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.29x = 39,195.79 × 15,075.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.29x = 590,887,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,887,901.03/26,159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.07

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