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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.49, 39,407.52 and 15,176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.49, 39,407.52 and 15,176.18 is: 22,746.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.49 : 39,407.52 = 15,176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.49/39,407.52 = 15,176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.49x = 39,407.52 × 15,176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.49x = 598,055,616.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,055,616.87/26,292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,746.25

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