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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.70, 39,361.14 and 15,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.70, 39,361.14 and 15,119.56 is: 22,690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.70 : 39,361.14 = 15,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.70/39,361.14 = 15,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.70x = 39,361.14 × 15,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.70x = 595,123,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,123,167.10/26,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.64

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