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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.79, 39,198.05 and 15,076.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.79, 39,198.05 and 15,076.79 is: 22,590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.79 : 39,198.05 = 15,076.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.79/39,198.05 = 15,076.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.79x = 39,198.05 × 15,076.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.79x = 590,980,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,980,692.88/26,160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,590.33

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