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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,232.06, 39,347.78 and 15,705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,232.06, 39,347.78 and 15,705.02 is: 23,557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,232.06 : 39,347.78 = 15,705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,232.06/39,347.78 = 15,705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,232.06x = 39,347.78 × 15,705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,232.06x = 617,957,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,957,671.86/26,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,557.34

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