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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.62, 39,481.29 and 15,940.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.62, 39,481.29 and 15,940.50 is: 23,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.62 : 39,481.29 = 15,940.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.62/39,481.29 = 15,940.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.62x = 39,481.29 × 15,940.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.62x = 629,351,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,351,503.25/26,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.75

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