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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.80, 39,446.70 and 15,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.80, 39,446.70 and 15,929.80 is: 23,894.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.80 : 39,446.70 = 15,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.80/39,446.70 = 15,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.80x = 39,446.70 × 15,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.80x = 628,378,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,378,041.66/26,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,894.70

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