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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.48, 39,411.85 and 15,178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.48, 39,411.85 and 15,178.68 is: 22,749.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.48 : 39,411.85 = 15,178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.48/39,411.85 = 15,178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.48x = 39,411.85 × 15,178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.48x = 598,219,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,219,927.60/26,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.91

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