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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.41, 39,155.64 and 15,644.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.41, 39,155.64 and 15,644.26 is: 23,408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.41 : 39,155.64 = 15,644.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.41/39,155.64 = 15,644.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.41x = 39,155.64 × 15,644.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.41x = 612,561,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,561,012.63/26,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,408.42

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