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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.84, 39,272.49 and 15,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.84, 39,272.49 and 15,099.04 is: 22,650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.84 : 39,272.49 = 15,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.84/39,272.49 = 15,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.84x = 39,272.49 × 15,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.84x = 592,976,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,976,799.23/26,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.13

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