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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.66, 39,220.38 and 15,091.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.66, 39,220.38 and 15,091.71 is: 22,612.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.66 : 39,220.38 = 15,091.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.66/39,220.38 = 15,091.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.66x = 39,220.38 × 15,091.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.66x = 591,902,601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,902,601.05/26,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.71

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