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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.59, 39,616.92 and 15,305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.59, 39,616.92 and 15,305.37 is: 22,992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.59 : 39,616.92 = 15,305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.59/39,616.92 = 15,305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.59x = 39,616.92 × 15,305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.59x = 606,351,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,351,470.30/26,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,992.61

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