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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.30, 39,529.20 and 15,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.30, 39,529.20 and 15,235.10 is: 22,856.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.30 : 39,529.20 = 15,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.30/39,529.20 = 15,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.30x = 39,529.20 × 15,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.30x = 602,231,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,231,314.92/26,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,856.55

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