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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.03, 39,351.34 and 15,700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.03, 39,351.34 and 15,700.76 is: 23,546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.03 : 39,351.34 = 15,700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.03/39,351.34 = 15,700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.03x = 39,351.34 × 15,700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.03x = 617,845,709.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,845,709.01/26,239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.82

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