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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.62, 39,325.38 and 15,836.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.62, 39,325.38 and 15,836.50 is: 23,727.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.62 : 39,325.38 = 15,836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.62/39,325.38 = 15,836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.62x = 39,325.38 × 15,836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.62x = 622,776,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,776,380.37/26,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,727.87

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