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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.49, 39,410.52 and 15,178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.49, 39,410.52 and 15,178.18 is: 22,749.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.49 : 39,410.52 = 15,178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.49/39,410.52 = 15,178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.49x = 39,410.52 × 15,178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.49x = 598,179,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,179,966.45/26,294.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.25

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