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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,178.66, 39,275.73 and 15,093.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,178.66, 39,275.73 and 15,093.30 is: 22,644.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,178.66 : 39,275.73 = 15,093.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,178.66/39,275.73 = 15,093.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,178.66x = 39,275.73 × 15,093.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,178.66x = 592,800,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,800,375.61/26,178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.41

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