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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.41, 39,398.64 and 15,742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.41, 39,398.64 and 15,742.14 is: 23,618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.41 : 39,398.64 = 15,742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.41/39,398.64 = 15,742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.41x = 39,398.64 × 15,742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.41x = 620,218,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,218,906.69/26,260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,618.02

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