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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.33, 39,292.86 and 15,110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.33, 39,292.86 and 15,110.05 is: 22,638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.33 : 39,292.86 = 15,110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.33/39,292.86 = 15,110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.33x = 39,292.86 × 15,110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.33x = 593,717,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,717,094.37/26,226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,638.21

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