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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.56, 39,401.46 and 15,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.56, 39,401.46 and 15,175.68 is: 22,751.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.56 : 39,401.46 = 15,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.56/39,401.46 = 15,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.56x = 39,401.46 × 15,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.56x = 597,943,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,943,948.49/26,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,751.46

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