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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.62, 39,359.88 and 15,859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.62, 39,359.88 and 15,859.50 is: 23,762.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.62 : 39,359.88 = 15,859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.62/39,359.88 = 15,859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.62x = 39,359.88 × 15,859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.62x = 624,228,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,228,016.86/26,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,762.35

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