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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.46, 39,463.86 and 15,072.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.46, 39,463.86 and 15,072.61 is: 22,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.46 : 39,463.86 = 15,072.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.46/39,463.86 = 15,072.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.46x = 39,463.86 × 15,072.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.46x = 594,823,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,823,181.61/26,351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,572.68

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