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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.96, 39,512.61 and 15,800.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.96, 39,512.61 and 15,800.94 is: 23,680.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.96 : 39,512.61 = 15,800.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.96/39,512.61 = 15,800.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.96x = 39,512.61 × 15,800.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.96x = 624,336,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,336,379.85/26,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,680.54

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