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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.35, 39,330.88 and 15,145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.35, 39,330.88 and 15,145.79 is: 22,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.35 : 39,330.88 = 15,145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.35/39,330.88 = 15,145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.35x = 39,330.88 × 15,145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.35x = 595,697,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,697,249.00/26,262.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.56

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