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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.68, 39,572.25 and 15,881.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.68, 39,572.25 and 15,881.01 is: 23,789.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.68 : 39,572.25 = 15,881.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.68/39,572.25 = 15,881.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.68x = 39,572.25 × 15,881.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.68x = 628,447,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,447,312.62/26,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,789.79

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