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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.58, 39,264.15 and 15,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.58, 39,264.15 and 15,626.84 is: 23,450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.58 : 39,264.15 = 15,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.58/39,264.15 = 15,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.58x = 39,264.15 × 15,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.58x = 613,574,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,574,589.79/26,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,450.58

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