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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.48, 39,413.35 and 15,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.48, 39,413.35 and 15,179.68 is: 22,751.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.48 : 39,413.35 = 15,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.48/39,413.35 = 15,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.48x = 39,413.35 × 15,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.48x = 598,282,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,282,040.73/26,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,751.41

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