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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298, 39,461.34 and 15,226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298, 39,461.34 and 15,226.31 is: 22,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298 : 39,461.34 = 15,226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298/39,461.34 = 15,226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298x = 39,461.34 × 15,226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298x = 600,850,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,850,398.55/26,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.76

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