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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.56, 39,392.46 and 15,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.56, 39,392.46 and 15,169.68 is: 22,742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.56 : 39,392.46 = 15,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.56/39,392.46 = 15,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.56x = 39,392.46 × 15,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.56x = 597,571,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,571,012.61/26,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.47

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