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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.61, 39,652.76 and 15,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.61, 39,652.76 and 15,340.25 is: 23,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.61 : 39,652.76 = 15,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.61/39,652.76 = 15,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.61x = 39,652.76 × 15,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.61x = 608,283,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,283,389.07/26,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,018.71

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