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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.49, 39,459.09 and 15,224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.49, 39,459.09 and 15,224.81 is: 22,845.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.49 : 39,459.09 = 15,224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.49/39,459.09 = 15,224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.49x = 39,459.09 × 15,224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.49x = 600,756,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,756,950.73/26,296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,845.52

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