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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.44, 39,390.36 and 15,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.44, 39,390.36 and 15,178 is: 22,776.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.44 : 39,390.36 = 15,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.44/39,390.36 = 15,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.44x = 39,390.36 × 15,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.44x = 597,866,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,866,884.08/26,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,776.37

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