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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.10, 39,433.05 and 15,920.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.10, 39,433.05 and 15,920.70 is: 23,846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.10 : 39,433.05 = 15,920.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.10/39,433.05 = 15,920.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.10x = 39,433.05 × 15,920.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.10x = 627,801,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,801,759.14/26,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,846.22

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