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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.08, 39,352.28 and 15,708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.08, 39,352.28 and 15,708.04 is: 23,561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.08 : 39,352.28 = 15,708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.08/39,352.28 = 15,708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.08x = 39,352.28 × 15,708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.08x = 618,147,188.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,147,188.33/26,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,561.86

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