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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,287.80, 39,431.70 and 15,919.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,287.80, 39,431.70 and 15,919.80 is: 23,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,287.80 : 39,431.70 = 15,919.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,287.80/39,431.70 = 15,919.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,287.80x = 39,431.70 × 15,919.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,287.80x = 627,744,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,744,777.66/26,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,879.70

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