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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.61, 39,232.67 and 15,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.61, 39,232.67 and 15,074.72 is: 22,577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.61 : 39,232.67 = 15,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.61/39,232.67 = 15,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.61x = 39,232.67 × 15,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.61x = 591,421,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,421,243.57/26,195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,577.11

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