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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.52, 39,353.59 and 15,702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.52, 39,353.59 and 15,702.26 is: 23,549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.52 : 39,353.59 = 15,702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.52/39,353.59 = 15,702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.52x = 39,353.59 × 15,702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.52x = 617,940,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,940,124.97/26,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.08

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