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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.08, 39,295.48 and 15,111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.08, 39,295.48 and 15,111.81 is: 22,640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.08 : 39,295.48 = 15,111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.08/39,295.48 = 15,111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.08x = 39,295.48 × 15,111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.08x = 593,825,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,825,827.62/26,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.84

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