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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.62, 39,291.78 and 15,109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.62, 39,291.78 and 15,109.33 is: 22,637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.62 : 39,291.78 = 15,109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.62/39,291.78 = 15,109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.62x = 39,291.78 × 15,109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.62x = 593,672,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,672,579.88/26,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,637.13

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