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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.96, 39,509.88 and 15,822.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.96, 39,509.88 and 15,822.76 is: 23,740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.96 : 39,509.88 = 15,822.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.96/39,509.88 = 15,822.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.96x = 39,509.88 × 15,822.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.96x = 625,155,348.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,155,348.87/26,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,740.41

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