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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.49, 39,409.02 and 15,177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.49, 39,409.02 and 15,177.18 is: 22,747.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.49 : 39,409.02 = 15,177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.49/39,409.02 = 15,177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.49x = 39,409.02 × 15,177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.49x = 598,117,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,117,790.16/26,293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,747.75

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