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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.62, 39,422.88 and 15,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.62, 39,422.88 and 15,901.50 is: 23,825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.62 : 39,422.88 = 15,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.62/39,422.88 = 15,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.62x = 39,422.88 × 15,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.62x = 626,882,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,882,926.32/26,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.33

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