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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.07, 39,271.28 and 15,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.07, 39,271.28 and 15,053.88 is: 22,579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.07 : 39,271.28 = 15,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.07/39,271.28 = 15,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.07x = 39,271.28 × 15,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.07x = 591,185,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,185,061.30/26,182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,579.77

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