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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.55, 39,461.18 and 15,188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.55, 39,461.18 and 15,188.94 is: 22,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.55 : 39,461.18 = 15,188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.55/39,461.18 = 15,188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.55x = 39,461.18 × 15,188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.55x = 599,373,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,373,419.40/26,302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,787.66

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