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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.46, 39,294.54 and 15,111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.46, 39,294.54 and 15,111.18 is: 22,639.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.46 : 39,294.54 = 15,111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.46/39,294.54 = 15,111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.46x = 39,294.54 × 15,111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.46x = 593,786,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,786,866.96/26,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,639.89

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