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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.12, 39,480.54 and 15,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.12, 39,480.54 and 15,940 is: 23,883.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.12 : 39,480.54 = 15,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.12/39,480.54 = 15,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.12x = 39,480.54 × 15,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.12x = 629,319,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,319,807.60/26,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.00

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