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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.08, 39,263.40 and 15,626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.08, 39,263.40 and 15,626.34 is: 23,449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.08 : 39,263.40 = 15,626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.08/39,263.40 = 15,626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.08x = 39,263.40 × 15,626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.08x = 613,543,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,543,237.96/26,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,449.83

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